OSHA Inspection: MAGNOLIA LUMBER COMPANY

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.    (a)  Dry Kiln - On or about July 23, 2014 the employer did not maintain a Hyster 155 XL2 Forklift serial no. F006V01614Y in a safe condition.  This forklift was operated with 1) two worn rear tires, 2) a brake system with missing parts 3) a cracked radiator water bottle 4) fire extinguisher not fully charged.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Nov 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(30)(ix): Brakes. All vehicles shall be equipped with brakes capable of holding and controlling the vehicle and capacity load upon any incline or grade over which they may be operated.  (a)  Dry Kiln - On or about July 23, 2014 employees were exposed to a struck by hazard due to a Hyster 155 XL2 Forklift serial no. F006V01614Y having a defect brake system. The brake handle was disconnected and replaced with vise grip pliers.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(ii): Compressed gas cylinders shall be legibly marked, for the purpose of identifying the gas content, with either the chemical or the trade name of the gas. Such marking shall be by means of stenciling, stamping, or labeling, and shall not be readily removable. Whenever practical, the marking shall be located on the shoulder of the cylinder.    (a)  Plainer Building - On or about July 23, 2014 employees were exposed to a fire hazard due to 2 fully charged compressed gas cylinders not being labeled.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  (a)  Plainer Building - On or about July 23, 2014 employees were exposed to a fire hazard due to oxygen and acetylene bottles being stored together on a cart. The oxygen bottle was stored in direct contact with a fuel gas cylinder.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,040 · Current $1,224 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(ii): Maintenance. Walkways shall be evenly floored and kept in good repair.    (a)  Grader  walkway - On or about July 23, 2014 employees were exposed to a fall hazard due to an hole in a platform 12 inch long by 6 inches wide.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,040 · Current $1,224 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(30)(ii): Warning signals and spark arrestors. All vehicles shall be equipped with audible warning signals and where practicable shall have spark arrestors.    (a)  Plainer Building - On or about July 23, 2014 employees were exposed to a struck by hazard due to a Hyster 90 XL2 Forklift serial no. G005D0796T not having an operational back-up alarm.

Issued

Sep 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use.  (a)  Dry Kiln - On or about July 23, 2014 employees were exposed to a fire hazard due to a Hyster 155 XL2 Forklift serial no. F006V01614Y with a fire extinguisher that was not fully charged.