OSHA Inspection: TOMMY SMITH LOGGING

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iv):     The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and/or assure that each employee who operated a chain saw wore ballistic nylon leg protection or other  leg protection which the employer had demonstrated provides equivalent protection:    (a)  Stull Tract: While felling trees an employee was using a Stihl MS 460 chainsaw with a 20 inch bar, without the use of leg protection exposing the employee to cuts and or lacerations to the legs, as determined on May 28, 2014.        ABATEMENT IS CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(v):     The employer did not assure that each employee wore  foot protection, such as heavy-duty logging boots, that were waterproof or water repellant, and/or that covered and provided support to the ankle, and protected the employee from penetration by chain saws:    (a) Stull Tract:  An employee felling trees and using a Stihl MS 460 chainsaw with a 20 inch bar, did not wear cut resistant boots exposing the employee to cuts and/or lacerations to the feet, as determined on May 28, 2014.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B):     The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee wear face protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there was potential for facial injury such as, but not limited to, operating a chipper:    (a) Stull Tract:  An employee was using a Stihl MS 460 chainsaw with a 20 inch bar to fell trees and was not wearing face protection exposing the employee to cuts and/or lacerations to the face, as determined on May 28, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(i):     The employer did not provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees were being cut, at each active landing, and/or on each employee transport vehicle:    (a) Stull Tract:  First Aid kits were not located on the John Deere 648G grapple skidder or at the cutting/felling area, as determined May 28, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(ii):   Each first aid kit did not contain the items listed in Appendix A at all times:  (a) Stull Tract:  The first aid kit located at the landing did not include two 8X10 gauze pads, 2 inch wide gauze roller bandage, latex gloves, resuscitation equipment, two elastic wraps, and directions for requesting emergency assistance, as determined May 28, 2014.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(4):     The employer did not provide and maintain portable fire extinguishers on each machine and vehicle in accordance with the requirements of subpart L of part 1910:     (a)  Stull Tract: There was no fire extinguisher on the Prentice 180E loader, as determined on May 28, 2014.      (b)  Stull Tract:  The fire extinguisher on the John Deere 648G grapple skidder was not inspected monthly nor was a yearly maintenance check performed, as determined on May 28, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(vi):     A chain saw was not started on the ground or where otherwise firmly supported.    (a) Stull Tract:  Employee using a Stihl MS 460 chain saw with a 20 inch bar drop starts the chain saw prior to cutting trees and limbs exposing the employee to cuts and/or lacerations to the legs, as determined on May 28, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $280 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(11):     The employer did not hold safety and health meetings as necessary and at least each month for each employee:    (a) Stull Tract:  Monthly safety and health meetings were not held with employees, as determined on May 28, 2014.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Aug 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(f)(1)(iii):     The employer did not ensure operating and maintenance instructions were available in each vehicle:    (a)  Stull Tract:  The operators manual for the Prentice 180E loader was not on the equipment and/or on the jobsite, as determined on May 28, 2014.          ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):   The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  (a) Stull Tract:  The employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for employee(s) that work with or are exposed to hazardous materials on the jobsite such as, but not limited to, gasoline a flammable liquid for use in chainsaws, as determined on May 28, 2014.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Jul 17, 2014

Abate by

Jul 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):  Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced:  (a) Stull Tract:  Employee(s) have not received training on hazardous materials in their work area such as gasoline, a flammable material, used to fuel the Stihl MS 460 chainsaw, as observed on May 28, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM