OSHA Inspection: ROSS LOGGING, LLC.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(i): The employer did not provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees were being cut, at each active landing, and/or on each employee transport vehicle:    (a) BB Cameron Tract:  First-aid kits were not located at the landing or at the cutting/felling area, as observed on or about April 7, 2015 and times prior.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(ii): Each first aid kit did not contain the items listed in Appendix A at all times:  (a) BB Cameron Tract:  First-aid kits located on the 640D John Deere skidder, did not include 4X4 gauze pads, 8X10 gauze pads, scissors, blanket, tweezers, latex gloves, resuscitation equipment, elastic wraps, and a splint, as observed on or about April 7, 2015 and times prior.    (b)  BB Cameron Tract:  First-aid kits located on the 650J John Deere dozer, did not include band-aids, adhesive tape, and latex gloves, as observed on or about April 7, 2015 and times prior.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(4): The employer did not provide and maintain portable fire extinguishers on each machine and vehicle in accordance with the requirements of subpart L of part 1910:    (a) BB Cameron Tract :  The ABC portable fire extinguisher on the John Deere Skidder, SN BC875717, was not inspected monthly and a yearly maintenance check was not performed, as determined on April 7, 2015 and times prior.    (b) BB Cameron Tract:  The ABC portable fire extinguisher on the John Deere Dozer, SN ZD865785, was not inspected monthly, a yearly maintenance check was not performed, and was not maintained in a fully charged condition, as determined on April 7, 2015 and times prior.    (c) BB Cameron Tract:  the ABC portable fire extinguisher on the landing, SN BC875726 was not inspected monthly and a yearly maintenance check was not performed, as determined on April 7, 2015 and times prior.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(6)(iii): Each employee performing a logging operation at a logging work site did not work in a position or location that was within visual or audible contact with another employee:    (a) BB Cameron Tract:  The skidder operator, dozer operator, and cutter were not within visual or audible contact with each other at all times during logging operations, as determined on or about April 7, 2015 and times prior.

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(iii): The chain saw was not operated and adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.    (a)  BB Cameron Tract:  The Stihl 066 chainsaw with a 24 inch bar was being operated with a broken chain catcher, as determined on or about April 16, 2015 and time prior.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(11): The employer did not hold safety and health meetings as necessary and at least each month for each employee:  (a) BB Cameron Tract:  Monthly safety and health meetings were not held with employees, as determined on April 7, 2015 and times prior.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(h)(2)(v): The undercut was not of a size so the tree would not split and would fall in the intended direction:    (a) BB Cameron Tract:  Adequate undercuts were not made in trees being felled as evidenced by a 33 inch Red Oak that was felled with a 3 inch undercut and a 40 inch Red Oak that was felled with a 3 1/2 inch undercut, as determined on or about April 16, 2015 and times prior.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee, including supervisors, at no cost to the employee:  (a) BB Cameron Tract:  Training is not provided for employees working on the logging sites, as determined on April 7, 2015 and times prior.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)(i): The employer did not assure that each employee, including supervisors, had received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B:    (a) BB Cameron Tract:  Employees working on a logging site performing logging operations were not trained in First Aid and CPR, as determined on or about April 7, 2015 and times prior.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14000.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(v): The employer did not assure that each employee wore  foot protection, such as heavy-duty logging boots, that were waterproof or water repellant, and/or that covered and provided support to the ankle, and protected the employee from penetration by chain saws:    (a) BB Cameron Tract:  Employees felling trees using a Stihl 066 chainsaw with a 24 inch bar, did not wear cut resistant boots or socks, as determined on or about April 16, 2015 and times prior.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14000.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(vi): A chain saw was not started on the ground or where otherwise firmly supported:    (a) BB Cameron Tract:  Employees drop start a Stihl 066 chainsaw with a 24 inch bar prior to cutting trees and limbs, as determined on or about April 16, 2015 and times prior.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2015-09-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): 29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  (a) BB Cameron Tract:  Employees were not provided training on the new SDS (safety data sheets) and label formats on materials used at the logging site such as gasoline, a flammable material, as determined on or about April 7, 2015 and times prior.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM