OSHA Inspection: RY TIMBER

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii): Every floor hole into which persons could accidently walk was not guarded by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction:    (a) RY Timber; Planer mill, Stacker room; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a tripping hazard while working at and around the unguarded 9" x 9" hole in the catwalk next to the stacker machine.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    (a) RY Timber; Sawmill, Planer Mill; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to hand injuries while handling and sorting rough cut lumber without wearing adequate hand protection.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4): Procedures were not developed, documented, and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    (a) RY Timber; Sawmill, Board Drag Chain; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees using the walkway over the drag chain were exposed to a struck by hazard from the unexpected startup of the equipment.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv): Elevated walk(s) and runway(s), 4 feet or more from floor level(s), were not provided with both a standard railing and a toe board:    (a) RY Timber; Chipper Building Roof; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 30 feet due to a missing mid rail on the upper catwalk.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(vi): Walkway(s) and stairway(s), with standard handrails, were not provided where required in elevated and hazardous locations:   (a) Sawmill, 2x4 Sorting Deck; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to falling onto the lower waste conveyor belt while sorting lumber.  (b) Sawmill, Planer Shop; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to falling onto the moving waste belt while using the unguarded walkway.   (c) Sawmill, Waste Bark Conveyor; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall onto the waste bark conveyor near the pit intake.   (d) Sawmill, Deck Saw; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall onto the deck saw from the unguarded enclosure.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(5)(ii): Stairways were not provided with a standard handrail on at least one side or on any open side:  (a) Sawmill, Feed Cross Over; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazard while using the feed conveyor stairs near the head recharge to crossover.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors were not in accordance with American National Standard B20.1-1957, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:    (a) Sawmill, Lower Level Shaking Waste Trough; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while working near two shaking waste troughs that created a pinch point at an adjoining corner.     (b) Sawmill, Exterior Waste Bark Conveyor; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while working near a shaking waste bark trough that created a pinch point where it meets with another conveyor.    (c) Sawmill, Head Rig; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while walking in and around unguarded drag chain.      (d) Sawmill, The Deck Saw; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while walking in and around the unguarded chain and sprocket.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(20)(vi): Provisions were not made for daily removal of refuse:    (a) Sawmill, Waste Bark Conveyor Pit; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a slip, trip, and/or fall hazard while walking and working in and around the excessive accumulation of wood chips.    (b) Sawmill, Waste Bark Conveyor; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a slip, trip, and/or fall hazard using the work platform.     (c) Sawmill, Elevated Waste Bark Conveyor; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a slip, trip, and/or fall hazard while using the catwalk.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures approved for the purpose and were not dead front:    (a) Planer mill, Electrical Room; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fire, and arc flash hazard while walking and working in and around the open electrical enclosure missing a dead front.

Issued

May 22, 2015

Abate by

Jun 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $17,500 · Current $12,250 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:    (a) Planer mill, The Squeezer Machine; On or about December 4, 2014 and at times prior, employees were exposed to an amputation hazard while working at and near the unguarded chain and sprocket on the squeezer machine.     RY Timber was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): , which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314315748, citation number 2, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on April 22, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 5284 Hwy 89 south, Livingston, MT 59047.