OSHA Inspection: COUGAR PALLET INC.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  The employer does not ensure that the energy control procedures clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014 in the saw shop, where employees were exposed to struck by/caught in/or between hazards when performing  lock out activities without machine specific procedures.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps where clear and specific procedures are developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in activities covered by this section.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of band saw(s) were not enclosed or guarded.  The employer does not provide guarding on the non-working portion of the blade of a band saw.   This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014, in the saw shop,  where employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while operating a band saw without a guard covering the non-working portion of the blade.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all band saws are equipped with a guard on the non-working portions of the blade.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  The employer does not guard pulleys with parts seven feet or less from the floor or work platform. This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014, on the northeast side of the saw shop where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while cleaning around the notch saw without a guard covering the motor drive pulley.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that pulleys seven feet or less from the floor are guarded.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   The employer does not ensure vertical and inclined belts were enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o). This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014, on the northeast side of the saw shop where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while operating and cleaning the notch saw without a guard covering the inclined belts connecting the motor drive pulley to the saw.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that vertical and inclined belts are enclosed by a guard.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains that were seven feet or less from the floor or platform were not enclosed.  The employer does not ensure that sprocket wheels and chains seven feet or less from the floor or platform are enclosed.    a. This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014, on the north end of the saw shop where employees were exposed to caught-by hazards  while cleaning around the timber cant saw that had a motor driven chain and sprocket assembly without a guard enclosing the chain and sprocket.      b. This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014, on the east side of the saw shop where employees were exposed to caught-by hazards while operating a rip saw that had a motor driven chain and sprocket assembly without a guard enclosing the chain and sprocket.   Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that sprocket wheels and chains seven feet or less from the floor or platform are enclosed.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets of other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision.   The employer does not guard live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more.  This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014, in the notch saw area where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when operating the notch saw where the live conductors that powered the push button were exposed.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more are guarded from accidental contact by approved cabinets of other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap.  The employer does not ensure that flexible cords are used in continuous lengths without splices or taps.    a) This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014, at the Morgan chop saw area where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using a spliced flexible cord to power an electric fan used by employees.   b) This violation was observed on or about June 22, 2014, at the Morgan chop saw area where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while using a spliced flexible cord to power an overhead light.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that flexible cords are used in continuous lengths without splice or tap.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident.   The employer does not ensure that each service, feeder, and branch circuits are legibly marked indicating its purpose or located so that the purpose is evident. This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014, in the saw shop area  where employees were exposed to electrical hazards when multiple breakers in the electrical panels were not labeled.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, are legibly marked to indicate its purpose, or arranged so the purpose was evident.

Issued

Sep 5, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers which were mounted, located, and identified, so as to be readily accessible for employee use:  The employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers which were mounted, located, and identified, so as to be readily accessible for employee use  This violation was observed on or about June 11, 2014, in the saw shop where employees were exposed to fire hazards where only one portable fire extinguisher for the whole facility was provided.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that portable fire extinguishers are provided and readily accessible.