OSHA Inspection: CANNON STRUCTURES, INC

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 7, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, and protective clothing was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through physical contact:  a) Demetal area: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto employees were not provided with and required to wear protective chaps when operating the Stihl chainsaw.   Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions;  and punctures:    a) Through-out facility: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto employees are not provided with protective gear from the employer for their hands when they are required to handle re-purposed wood in various conditions, and when changing saw blades.     Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 28, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs 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 was not isolated from the energy source(s) and rendered inoperative:    a) On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto employees performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on machinery and equipment through-out the facility. Maintenance activities included but were not limited to adjustment and unclogging of the screw auger on the DISA dust collection system, replacement of a trash conveyor, and frequent and regular blade changes in the molder and re-saw areas.     Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 28, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by this paragraph:  a) On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer had not provided formal training to employees who are required to operate various types of powered industrial trucks.  Powered industrial trucks used in the process include but are not limited to rough terrain forklifts and tele-handlers.    Note) Training consists of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and an evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service.  Such examinations were not done at least daily.  Defects were not immediately reported and corrected:  a) JCB rough terrain forklift: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto, the front, side and rear windshields were cracked.   b) Caterpillar TH82 tele-handler: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the wheel guards were broken or completely missing.    Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 28, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air was used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment:  a) Molder room: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto employees used 70 p.s.i. compressed air for cleaning activities which included blowing off their clothes.    Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Saw sharpening bay: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto knock-outs were missing from the circuit breaker panel.   Note) Certification of corrective action is NOT required for this item.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 7, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:  a) Sawmill: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the trash conveyor starter control panel cover was missing.   Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for instance a.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) DISA dust collector: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto an extension cord was used for a heat lamp attached to the DISA dust collector shaft sensor control box.    b) Kiln office: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto an extension cord was used for power to the fumigator for the trailer outside of the kiln.  Note) Certification of corrective action is NOT required for this item.

Issued

Mar 12, 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) February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto, an extension cord was run from inside to the DISA dust collection system outside of molder area.  b) On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto, an extension cord was run from inside the kiln office to the trailer outside.   Note) Certification of corrective action NOT required for this item.

Issued

Mar 12, 2015

Abate by

Apr 28, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Outside sawmill: On February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the power cord on the Woodmizer band saw was pulled out of the supporting socket.   Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.