OSHA Inspection: LOUISIANA CYPRESS LUMBER COMPANY, L.L.C.

Issued

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toe boards:     On or about September 9, 2014, in the southwest corner, on the second floor of the building, the employer failed to ensure that a guardrail system complete with toe boards was installed. Employees were working in the area while measuring for a storage racking system.

Issued

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    On or about September 4, 2014, in the front shop area, the employer failed to ensure that the Jet saw was guarded. Employees use the saw one time per week to cut large pieces of wood.

Issued

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about September 9, 2014, in the southwest corner of the shop, the employer failed to ensure that non-working portions of the blade were guarded. The employer used the saw one time to make sure that it was operational.

Issued

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On or about September 9, 2014, the employ3er failed to ensure that fire extinguishers were readily accessible.  The employer expected employees to put out small fires and call emergency services if necessary.

Issued

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  On or about September 9, 2014, the employer failed to ensure that a hazard communication program was developed and implemented. Employees used chemicals such as but not limited to Tite Bond III, Poly Shades Stain & Polyurethane, and Turpentine.