OSHA Inspection: ADEN'S LOGGING CORP.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 11, 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)  Wagner Mountain, Foster Hollow Road:  The employer did not ensure that an employee operating a Stihl MS461chainsaw with a 20 inch bar to fell trees wore leg protection (chaps), as observed on June 4, 2014.     Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 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)  Wagner Mountain, Foster Hollow Road:  The employer did not ensure that an employee operating a Stihl MS461chainsaw with a 20 inch bar to fell trees wore foot protection that was constructed with cut-resistant material, as observed on June 4, 2014.     Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 11, 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 chainsaw or chipper:    (a)  Wagner Mountain, Foster Hollow Road:  The employer did not ensure that an employee operating a Stihl MS461chainsaw with a 20 inch bar to fell trees wore face/eye protection (faceshield), as observed on June 4, 2014.       Abatement Certification Required for this Item

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 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) Wagner Mountain, Foster Hollow:  The employer did not ensure that a first-aid kit was provided on the Deere 650 G dozer located at the site where trees were being cut, as determined on June 4, 2014.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Oct 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:     (a)  Wagner Mountain, Foster Hollow:  Employees used gasoline which is flammable, diesel fuel which is combustible, Itasca chainsaw and bar lubricant, and Xtreme tractor hydraulic and transmission fluid, which contains, mineral oils.  The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program, as determined on June 4, 2014.          ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met:   1.        Labeling and other forms of warnings;    2.        Safety Data Sheets;   3.        Employee information and training.          Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of safety data sheets must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.        Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Oct 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):   (a)  Wagner Mountain, Foster Hollow:  Employees used gasoline which is flammable, diesel fuel which is combustible, Itasca chainsaw and bar lubricant, and Xtreme tractor hydraulic and transmission fluid, which contains mineral oils.  The employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each product, as determined on June 4, 2014.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Oct 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a)  Wagner Mountain, Foster Hollow:  Employees used gasoline which is flammable, diesel fuel which is combustible, Itasca chainsaw and bar lubricant, and Xtreme tractor hydraulic and transmission fluid, which contains mineral oils.  The employer has not provided employees with information and training on the hazards of the chemicals, determined on June 4, 2014.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Aug 22, 2014

Abate by

Sep 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Wagner Mountain, Foster Hollow:  The employer did not ensure that a portable fire extinguisher was provided and maintained on the Deere 650 G dozer, as determined on June 4, 2014.   Abatement Certification Required for this Item.