OSHA Inspection: SAM WRIGHT

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  a) Pallet Building Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, accumulations of wood chips and pieces of wood obstructed walking paths and buried electrical cords, exposing employees to trip and fall and electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Abate by

Feb 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  a) Throughout Pallet Building Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that all employees who operated powered industrial trucks (PITs) had successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l) before allowing the employee(s) to operate a PIT, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $3,080

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):  a) Outside Storage Shed - On or about July 10, 2014, the drive pulley on the motor that powered the air compressor was not guarded, thus exposing employees to in-running nip points (caught-in hazards).

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) Outside Storage Shed - On or about July 10, 2014, the vertical and inclined belt drive on the motor that powered the air compressor was not guarded, thus exposing employees to in-running nip points (caught-in hazards).

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $1,760

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) The opening where the nonmetallic sheathing cable entered the electrical switch box on the wood notching machine was not effectively closed, thus exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $2,640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  a) Bandsaw (Pallet Tear Down Machine) - On or about July 10, 2014, moisture or water could enter an unused opening (knockout) that was not covered on the motor starter box enclosure used to operate the bandsaw and the enclosure was not designed for outdoor installations, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $10,780

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  a) Pallet Building Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, employees were operating the Caterpillar powered industrial truck (forklift) in an unsafe condition in that operators/employees had reduced maneuverability, and awareness and were exposed to struck-by, electrical and burn hazards due to the following nonfunctioning components:           Motor Starter;     Service Brakes;     Parking Brake;      Seatbelt;      Horn.  Sam Wright dba Sam Wright Pallets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314092883, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 12, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4861 Register Road, Valdosta, GA 31605.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $10,780

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded:  a) Pallet Tear Down Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, the lower exposed portion of the blade under the bandsaw was not equipped with a guard, exposing employees to amputation hazards.    b) Pallet Tear Down Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, a portion of the metal guarding on the bandsaw wheels was pulled away from the housing and the bandsaw wheels were not fully encased, exposing employees to laceration and amputation hazards.  Sam Wright dba Sam Wright Pallets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314092883, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on August 12, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4861 Register Road, Valdosta, GA 31605.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,280 · Current $5,280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Safety of equipment was not determined using considerations for the suitability of installation and use in conformity with the provisions of this subdivision:  a) Pallet Building Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, nonmetallic sheathed cable used to energize the wood notching machine was not designed for outdoor use, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  b) Pallet Building Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, the attachment plug on the nonmetallic sheathed cable used to energize the wood notching machine was not being used as the manufacturer intended, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  Sam Wright dba Sam Wright Pallets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314092883, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on August 12, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4861 Register Road, Valdosta, GA 31605.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Pallet Tear Down Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, nonmetallic sheathed cable that was connected to the safety switch box on the bandsaw was used in lieu of fixed wiring of a structure to energize the box, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  b) Pallet Building Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, nonmetallic sheathed cable that was connected to a 240-volt switch box was used in lieu of fixed wiring of a structure to energize the wood notching machine, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  c) Pallet Building Area - On or about July 10, 2014 and times prior to, a flexible cord that was connected to a motor was used in lieu of fixed wiring of a structure to run the wood notching machine, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  Sam Wright dba Sam Wright Pallets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314092883, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on August 12, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4861 Register Road, Valdosta, GA 31605.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  a) The nonmetallic sheathed cable used to energize an electrical switch box on the wood notching machine was not inspected for external defects or damage such as crimps in the cable and damage to the outer insulation, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  Sam Wright dba Sam Wright Pallets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314092883, citation number 1, item number 6a and was affirmed as a final order on August 12, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4861 Register Road, Valdosta, GA 31605.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $2,640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) The outer sheathing on the flexible cord used to energize a motor used to run the wood notching machine was pulled away from its connection point at the motor box allowing strain to be placed on the screw terminals, thus exposing employees to electrical hazards.  b) The outer sheathing on the flexible cord used to energize an electrical box on the wood notching machine was pulled away from its connection point at the box allowing strain to be placed on the screw terminals, exposing employees to electrical hazards.  Sam Wright dba Sam Wright Pallets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314092883, citation number 1, item number 6b and was affirmed as a final order on August 12, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4861 Register Road, Valdosta, GA 31605.

Issued

Jan 2, 2015

Abate by

Jan 29, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,280 · Current $5,280

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:  a) Outside Storage Shed - On or about July 10, 2014, the electrical receptacle installed on the outside wall of the storage shed and used to energize the air compressor was not covered by a weatherproof enclosure, thus exposing employees to electrical hazards.   Sam Wright dba Sam Wright Pallets was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314092883, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on August 12, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 4861 Register Road, Valdosta, GA 31605.