OSHA Inspection: K. W. MCAVOY & SON, INC.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees exposed to crush and struck-by hazards:  Facility - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the yellow Nissan 50 (gasoline-powered) forklift without a seat belt  installed in order to restrain the drivers inside the vehicle.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that employees were exposed to amputation hazards:   a) Plant, Building 2 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees worked around the conveyor on the side of the double end trim saw, and were exposed to unprotected ingoing nip points created by the rollers, the conveyor band, and the fixed parts of the structure. The employer did protect the conveyor system with guards.  b) Plant, Building 2 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees worked around the conveyor on the side of the double end trim saw, and the power disconnect panel  for the conveyor was not directly accessible during an emergency.  The employer did not ensure that the conveyor was equipped with emergency stop buttons, pull wires, or similar emergency stop devices.     c) Plant, Building 2 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees worked around the conveyor that received the cut wood from the Morgan Chop Saw, and were exposed to unprotected ingoing nip points created by the rollers, the conveyor band, and the fixed parts of the structure. The employer did not protect the conveyor system with guards.   d) Plant, Building 2 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees worked around the conveyor that received the cut wood from the Morgan Chop Saw, and the power disconnect panel  for the conveyor was not directly accessible during an emergency.  The employer did not ensure that the conveyor was equipped with emergency stop buttons, pull wires, or similar emergency stop devices.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,900 Reduced

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) Building 2 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto the employer did not prepare and implement a cleaning program for frequent removal of sawdust in the area of the Wadkin tenoner in order to reduce fire risk.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) Facility - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees conducted repairs of equipment including (but not limited to) the Sullair compressor, the Wadkin tenoner, the double end trim saws, and the Morgan chop saw. The employer did not establish a program for the control of hazardous energy based on written lockout/tagout procedures, training of employees, and periodic inspections.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE 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

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  Plant - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the Toyota forklifts and the Nissan 50 forklift and the employer did not provide training and practical evaluation to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of saws:  a) Building 1 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the double end trim saw, and were exposed to the unguarded points of operation of the two 18 in. diameter circular disk saws.   b) Building 2 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the double end trim saw, and were exposed to the unguarded points of operation of the two 16 in. diameter circular disk saws.   c) Building 3 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the Morgan chop saw, and were exposed to the unguarded point of operation of the circular disk saw.   Or in the alternative:  29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips:   a) Building 1 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the double end trim saw, and were exposed to the unguarded points of operation of the two 18 in. diameter circular disk saws.   b) Building 2 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the double end trim saw, and were exposed to the unguarded points of operation of the two 16 in. diameter circular disk saws.   c) Building 3 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the Morgan chop saw, and were exposed to the unguarded point of operation of the circular disk saw.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE 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

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 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):   a) Building 1 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the double end trim saw. The pulley and belt system was not completely guarded in the lower part of the guard.   b) Building 2 - The pulley and belt system that powered the conveyor did not have a complete guard. Employees were exposed to the unprotected belts and pulleys.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE 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

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 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) Building 1 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees operated the double end trim saw. The pulley and belt system was not completely guarded in the lower part of the guard.   b) Building 2 - The pulley and belt system that powered the conveyor did not have a complete guard. Employees were exposed to the unprotected belts and pulleys.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE 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

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) Building 1 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees utilized compressed air from the plant without pressure regulation to clean equipment and to remove sawdust from clothing.  (The pressure at the nozzle was measured, and was in excess of 100 psig).    b) Building 2 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees utilized compressed air from the plant without pressure regulation to clean equipment and to remove sawdust from clothing.  (The pressure at the nozzle was measured, and was in excess of 90 psig).   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that  adversely affected the safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a) Building 1 - On or about 11/04/14 and at times prior thereto a junction box  in proximity of the double end trim saw was detached from the wall, and suspended from a bent conduit. Employees were exposed to potential contact with live parts.   b) Building 2 - On or about 11/04/14 and at times prior thereto the junction box for the motor of the Wadkin tenoner (440 V) was loose, detached from the motor, and suspended from the conductors. Employees were exposed to potential contact with live parts.   c)  Building 2 - On or about 11/04/14 and at times prior thereto  the Morgan chop saw had a damaged flexible conduit at the motor.  The conduit broke loose from the junction box, and the internal conductors were exposed to strain. Workers were exposed to potential contact with live parts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  a) Building 2 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto the 240 V  three pole breaker mounted on the Sullair compressor did not have a front cover, and the conductive parts of the breaker were exposed.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,070 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Plant - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees handled chemicals including (but not limited to) gasoline in bulk tank, Diesel fuel in bulk tank, and lubricant oils and greases. The employer did not develop and implement a Hazard Communication Program.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  a) Plant - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees handled  gasoline in bulk tank and Diesel fuel in bulk tank.  The employer did not ensure that the tanks were labeled to indicate the identity of the stored fuel.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:   a) Plant - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees handled  gasoline in bulk tank and Diesel fuel in bulk tank.  The employer did not ensure that the tanks were labeled to indicate the hazardous properties of the stored fuel.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) Plant - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees handled chemicals including (but not limited to) gasoline in bulk tank, Diesel fuel in bulk tank, and lubricant oils and greases. The employer did not collect the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and made them available to the workers.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

May 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Plant - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto employees handled chemicals including (but not limited to) gasoline in bulk tank, Diesel fuel in bulk tank, and lubricant oils and greases. The employer did not train the employees in relation to the Hazard Communication Program, the hazardous properties of the chemicals at the workplace, and the Right to Know.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) Building 2 - On or about 11/04/15 and at times prior thereto the junction box at the motor of the Morgan chop saw did not have a cover to protect the splice connecting the motor to the power line. Employees were exposed to potential contact with energized parts.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 14, 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) Building 1 - On or about 11/05/14 and at times prior thereto the flexible cables powering the electrical outlet for welding were  left in permanent service and were not installed inside conduits to avoid damage and loss of insulation.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).