OSHA Inspection: GILMAN BUILDING PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic    (a) Yard Storage Area, on or about and at times preceding to February 4, 2015, 500 gallon liquid petroleum tank was not protected against the vehicular traffic.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,958 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:     (a) In the Maintenance Area, on or about February 4, 2015, a protective impermeable apron was not provided when diluting CIA Degreaser concentrate with water into the spray application container.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  (a) In the Maintenance Area, on or about February 4, 2015, a protective face shield was not provided when diluting CIA Degreaser concentrate with water into spray application container.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section.    (a) Planner Mill, Itipack Systems, SKP-25-1 Automated Heavy-Duty Strapping System, on or about and at times preceding to January 23, 2015, the company's energy control procedures did not specifically outline the rules and techniques to be utilized to obtain a zero energy state when making adjustments to the plastic strap feeding mechanism that bands the lumber bundles for shipment.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,958 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) In the maintenance area, on or about February 4, 2015, the emergency eyewash station was blocked and nonfunctional, therefore was not available for use with/for application of CIA Degreaser for spraying plant surfaces when diluting concentrate.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $2,958 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):    (a) Saw Shop, on or about and at times preceding to February 4, 2015, Redipower serial number #D02414-2011 7-inch diameter pneumatic grinder was not equipped with a guard.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,958 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least.    (a) Exterior cylinder storage area, on or about and at times preceding to January 27, 2015, fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders were stored together.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,300 Reduced

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, Sorting Log Deck, on or about and at times preceding to February 4, 2015, 60 foot walkway adjacent to Northside of new sorting deck was not equipped with standard railing system, exposing employees to moving log chain conveyors.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,958 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Conveyor(s) installed within 7 feet of the floor or walkway surface were not provided with crossover(s) or passageway(s) or with telltales indicating low headroom:    (a) Sawmill,  New Log Deck, on or about February 4, 2015, chain driven conveyor regularly crossed, required employees to crossover a 48 inch wide conveyor, without an established crossover method.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,610 · Current $5,610

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of electric equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  (a) Planner Mill, on or about and at times preceding to, January 24, 2015, the emergency stop cable on the Itipack Banding machine was disconnected and was not operational.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     (a) Maintenance Shop, on or about and at times preceding to February 4, 2015, duplex 110 V outlet had strain relief at the terminal end connection, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Jul 13, 2015

Abate by

Aug 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  (a) Maintenance Shop, on or about and at times preceding to February 4, flexible cord was run through metal wall to be plugged in to outlet on opposite side of wall.