OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR SHAVINGS, LLC

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.  On 10/1/14, in the production area, employees were exposed to unguarded rotating shafts on the hopper conveyor. Shaft ends extended 3 inches and were 1 inch in diameter.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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).  On 10/1/14, in the production area, pulleys on compressors running with belts were not guarded up to 1700 rpm.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt.  On 10/1/14, in the production area, the employer did not ensure large fans with belts and pulleys were guarded.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed.  On or about 10/1/14, the chain and sprocket on the log deck conveyor was not guarded, was approximately waist height and within 12 inches of where operators are located.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(v): Elevated platform(s), used routinely on a daily basis were not equipped with stairway(s) or fixed ladder(s).  On 10/1/2014, in the production area, employees working on platforms were exposed to fall hazards over 5 feet. A single guardrail measured 33 inches above platform levels and there was no midrail installed.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Nov 14, 2014

Abate by

Feb 11, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(d)(3)(ii): Log deck(s) were not provided with adequate stops, chains, or other safeguards to prevent logs from rolling down the deck(s) onto the carriage(s) or its runway.  On 10/1/14, employees were exposed to crushing hazards as log decks were not provided with safeguards to prevent logs from rolling down the decks.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.