OSHA Inspection: OAK CREATIONS, INC.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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 in that they were exposed to explosion hazards:   a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to explosion hazards while transferring sawdust to an in house fabricated dust collection system through 4 inch MS polyvinyl chloride sewer pipe.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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) Cabinet Shop: On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while constructing custom cabinets with combustible sawdust on elevated surfaces and ledges from one half inch in depth to approximately two inches in depth.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(3): Hot surfaces were located in spraying area(s) where deposits of combustible residues could readily accumulate:  a) Paint booth; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable and combustible liquids such as, but not limited to, Ethanol, Propanol, Methyl Propanol, Formaldehyde, Acetone, Butyl Acetate, Methoxy Propanol Acetate and Amorphous Silica (SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild PreCat Lacquer, Flat) to finished cabinets in spraying areas while using an unapproved SOLIEL 750w-1500w heater to provide heat.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Nov 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(4):  Electrical wiring and equipment did not conform to the provisions of this paragraph and was not otherwise be in accordance with subpart S of this part:    a) Paint Booth; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable and combustible liquids such as, but not limited to, Ethanol, Propanol, Methyl Propanol, Formaldehyde, Acetone, Butyl Acetate, Methoxy Propanol Acetate and Amorphous Silica (SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild PreCat Lacquer, Flat) to finished cabinets in spraying areas while using using unapproved electrical wiring such as, but not limited to, switches, lights and outlets, where combustible residue is present.     b) Paint Booth; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable and combustible liquids such as, but not limited to, Ethanol, Propanol, Methyl Propanol, Formaldehyde, Acetone, Butyl Acetate, Methoxy Propanol Acetate and Amorphous Silica (SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild PreCat Lacquer, Flat) to finished cabinets in spraying areas while using  using unapproved electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, the SOLEIL 750w-1500w heater, flexible cords and cables, the Graco Nova 390 and the Graco Nova 395 electric airless Paint Sprayers.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Nov 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(5): Electrical equipment not approved for locations containing both deposits of readily ignitable residues and explosive vapors was present in spraying area(s):    a) Paint Booth; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from accumulating deposits of combustibles present such as, but not limited to, Ethanol, Propanol, Methyl Propanol, Formaldehyde, Acetone, Butyl Acetate, Methoxy Propanol Acetate and Amorphous Silica (SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild PreCat Lacquer, Flat) while using unapproved electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, the SOLEIL 750w-1500w heater, flexible cords and cables, the Graco Nova 390 and the Graco Nova 395 electric airless Paint Sprayers.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Nov 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined were not explosion-proof type approved for     Class I, group D locations and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations:    b) Paint Booth; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable and combustible liquids such as, but not limited to, Ethanol, Propanol, Methyl Propanol, Formaldehyde, Acetone, Butyl Acetate, Methoxy Propanol Acetate and Amorphous Silica (SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild PreCat Lacquer, Flat) to finished cabinets in spraying areas that contained overhead lights with exposed bulbs.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Nov 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(d)(5): Electric motor(s) driving exhaust fan(s) for spray booth(s) were located inside the booth(s):    a)Paint Booth; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while applying flammable and combustible liquids such as, but not limited to, Ethanol, Propanol, Methyl Propanol, Formaldehyde, Acetone, Butyl Acetate, Methoxy Propanol Acetate and Amorphous Silica (SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild PreCat Lacquer, Flat) to finished cabinets with unapproved electric motors driving exhaust fans.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:  a) Paint Booth; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from accumulating deposits of combustibles such as, but not limited to, Ethanol, Propanol, Methyl Propanol, Formaldehyde, Acetone, Butyl Acetate, Methoxy Propanol Acetate and Amorphous Silica (SHER-WOOD Hi-Bild PreCat Lacquer, Flat).

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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, flying chips and sparks:    a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while operating an unguarded Omaha Industrial Tool, 5 speed 1/2 inch drill press.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating an unsecured Omaha Industrial Tool, 5 speed 1/2 inch drill press.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9): All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts were not guarded in accordance with the specific requires of 1910.219:  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards from an unguarded belt and pulley while using the Sears/Craftsman 12" Belt Drive Band Saw-Sander.  b) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards from an unguarded belt and pulley while using the 6" x 48" unidentified belt sander.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards from an unguarded pulley while walking and working in and around the Speed Aire air compressor.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to an in going nip point from an unguarded belt while walking and working in and around the Speed Aire air compressor.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular hand-fed ripsaw(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:  a) Eastern Hand-fed Ripsaw, Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded Delta Unisaw 10" Tilting Arbor Saw.  b) Western Hand-fed Ripsaw, Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded unidentified Hand-fed Ripsaw.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a) Eastern Hand-fed Ripsaw, Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to being struck by lumber kicking back while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded Delta Unisaw 10" Tilting Arbor Saw.  b) Western Hand-fed Ripsaw, Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to being struck by lumber kicking back while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded unidentified Hand-fed Ripsaw.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  a) Eastern Hand-fed Ripsaw, Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to being struck by lumber kicking back while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded Delta Unisaw 10" Tilting Arbor Saw.  b) Western Hand-fed Ripsaw, Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to being struck by lumber kicking back while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded unidentified Hand-fed Ripsaw.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed:  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards while cutting lumber with an unguarded Craftsman 10" Radial Saw.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(2): Radial saw(s) used for ripping were not provided with non-kickback fingers or dogs located on both sides of the saw so as to oppose the trust or tendency of the saw to pick up material or throw it back toward the operator:  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed lumber kicking back while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded Craftsman 10" Radial Saw.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to the hazards associated with an unguarded Craftsman 10" Radial Saw that would not return to the starting position after use.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(p)(2): Drum sanding machine(s) did not have exhaust hood(s) (or other guard, if no exhaust system(s) were required), so arranged as to enclose the revolving drum, except for that portion of the drum above the table:  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while using the unguarded  6" x 48" unidentified belt sander.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards and ensure the effective functioning of guards:  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from material build up around working machinery such as, but not limited to, the Blum Mini Press Boring Machine.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 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) Assembly Area; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying parts and pieces and air embolisms while using air nozzles with over 52 p.s.i. of unregulated air at the nozzle for cleaning purposes.    b) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying parts and pieces and air embolisms while using air nozzles with over 57 p.s.i. of unregulated air at the nozzle for cleaning purposes.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Assembly Area; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards when using an unapproved relocatable power tap designed for low voltage applications to supply power to tools such as but not limited to a DeWalt Reciprocating Saw.     b) Assembly Area; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using a steel junction box designed for internal wall mounting, to supply power to equipment such as but not limited to the DeWalt Chop Saw.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards associated with not being able to de-energize equipment in the event of an emergency while the stroke sander limited access to the 120 volt breaker box.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a) Paint Booth; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using the Ultra 395 electrical paint sprayer with a missing ground pin.  b) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from the  flexible electrical cord providing energy to the light in the middle of the shop.  c) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using the Craftsman Radial Arm Saw with a missing ground pin.  d) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using extension cords missing ground pins to energize equipment such as, but not limited to the DeWalt Planer.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) West Wall; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from unused openings in an electrical junction box energizing an electrical fan.  b) Northern Room; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from unused openings on the light switch.  c) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from unused openings on the side of the main fuse panel.  d) Northern Wall; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from unused openings in an electrical junction box in the main manufacturing area.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) Paint Booth; On our about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from an electrical outlet having an inadequate cover.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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) East Wall; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards from utilizing a flexible cord to power a panel saw located in the main manufacturing area on the eastern wall.  b) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from utilizing temporary power to provide a permanent power supply to equipment such as, but not limited to the spot light.  c) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from utilizing temporary power to provide a permanent power supply to equipment such as, but not limited to a relocatable power.  d) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards from utilizing temporary power to provide a permanent power supply to equipment such as, but not limited to  the building exhaust fan.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using a flexible cord attached to the wall to energize the panel saw.   b) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards while using a flexible cord attached to the wall to energize a spot light.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location:  a) Dust Collector; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from unapproved electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, switches, lights, outlets, and electrical blower motors while constructing custom cabinets with combustible sawdust on elevated surfaces and ledges from one half inch in depth to approximately two inches in depth.

Issued

Jul 20, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to the entrapment hazards associated with not being able to readily identify an exit in the event of an emergency.