OSHA Inspection: QUALITY TRUSS & LUMBER, INC.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  a) On or about March 30, 2015 or prior thereto: The employer had not conducted a periodic inspection of energy control procedures in the workplace.  Lockout is performed on such equipment as the 240 Volt Spida 2000 Saws.  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

Jun 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1):   The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.  a) On or about March 30, 2015 or prior thereto:  The lower portion of Spida Saw #1 was not guarded to prevent contact with the saw during truss manufacturing.  b) On or about March 30, 2015 or prior thereto:  The lower portion of Spida Saw #3 was not guarded to prevent contact with the saw during truss manufacturing.  Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, the employer did not report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.    a)  On or about February 17, 2015 or prior thereto, employer did not report to OSHA a work-related finger tip amputation a Extreme Staffing temporary worker within 24 hours of the amputation.  The amputation occurred while using Spida Saw #3 in the Truss Manufacturing Area.   Quality Truss & Lumber, Inc. was supervising the employee's work activity at the time of the injury.     This item was corrected during the inspection.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): Employer did not use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report.    a)  On or about February 17, 2015 or prior thereto:  the employer did not record an employee's finger tip amputation that occurred in the Truss Manufacturing Area while using Spida Saw #3.    The worker was a temporary employee of Extreme Staffing of Idaho at the time of the injury, but his work was being supervised by Quality Truss & Lumber, Inc.     Abatement certification is required for this item.