MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS, PA —
OSHA Inspection: A & L WOOD, INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of A & L WOOD, INC. in 2220 PARADISE CHURCH ROAD, MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS, PA 17853 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 340571884.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- A & L WOOD, INC.
- Site address
- 2220 PARADISE CHURCH ROAD
- City
- MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 17853
- Mailing
- 3418 RED BANK ROAD, MOUNT PLEASANT MILLS, PA 17853
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321920
- Employees
- 26
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.95 G01
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 31, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,380 · Current $1,785 Reduced
81108111
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: a) Pallet Assembly: An employee, working at the Duomatic Nailer, was exposed to continuous noise at 136.0% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 92.2 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 418 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 62 minutes not sampled. The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. b) Pallet Assembly: An employee, working at the Turbo Nailer, was exposed to continuous noise at 128.4% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 91.8 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 423 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 57 minutes not sampled. The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. c) Sawmill: An employee, working at the Pendu Resaw, was exposed to continuous noise at 242.0% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 96.4 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 377 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 103 minutes not sampled. The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. d) Sawmill: An employee, working at the Pendu Resaw, was exposed to continuous noise at 287.0% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 97.6 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 368 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 112 minutes not sampled. The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. e) Sawmill: An employee, working at the Slab Recovery Stacker, was exposed to continuous noise at 142.8% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 92.6 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 418 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 99 minutes not sampled. The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1785
- — Z (S) $2380
1910.95 K01
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 31, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
81108111
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not institute a training program and train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k): a) Pallet Assembly: An employee, working at the Duomatic Nailer, was exposed to continuous noise at 136.0% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 92.2 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 418 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 62 minutes not sampled. The employer did not institute a noise training program and provide annual noise training to those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. b) Pallet Assembly: An employee, working at the Turbo Nailer, was exposed to continuous noise at 128.4% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 91.8 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 423 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 57 minutes not sampled. The employer did not institute a noise training program and provide annual noise training to those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. c) Sawmill: An employee, working at the Pendu Resaw, was exposed to continuous noise at 242.0% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 96.4 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 377 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 103 minutes not sampled. The employer did not institute a noise training program and provide annual noise training to those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. d) Sawmill: An employee, working at the Pendu Resaw, was exposed to continuous noise at 287.0% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 97.6 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 368 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 112 minutes not sampled. The employer did not institute a noise training program and provide annual noise training to those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. e) Sawmill: An employee, working at the Slab Recovery Stacker, was exposed to continuous noise at 142.8% of the exposure level of 90 dBA or an 8-hour time-weighted average of 92.6 dBA. This exposure was observed over a 418 minute sampling period. Zero exposure was assumed for the 99 minutes not sampled. The employer did not institute a noise training program and provide annual noise training to those employees exposed over the action level of 85 dBA, on or about 05/21/2015. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.107 B01
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 31, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,380 · Current $1,785 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): Spray booth(s) were not substantially constructed of steel, concrete or masonry: a) Paint Area: Employees performed spray painting operations using flammable paint in a spray booth that was constructed of drywall and wood, on or about 04/21/2015. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1785
- — Z (S) $2380
1910.107 C05
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 31, 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 Area: Employees performed spray painting operations using flammable paint in a spray booth and electrical outlets and electrical switch gear boxes were located directly adjacent to the face of the booth. This electrical equipment was not designed for use in hazardous locations where flammable vapors could be present, on or about 04/21/2015. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.107 G02
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2015
- Abate by
- Oct 31, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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: a) Paint Area: Employees performed spray painting operations using flammable paint in a spray booth and the walls, floors, and ceiling of the booth contained a buildup of dried combustible paint, on or about 04/21/2015. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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