OSHA Inspection: BURT LUMBER COMPANY

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded.  On 5/27/15, in the Saw Mill, floor holes 12 to 15 feet above lower levels were not guarded.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.   On 5/27/15, employees are exposed to amputation hazards in that the employer has not ensured an effective lockout program has been implemented. Deficiencies include:   1 - LOTO procedures do not include all equipment (portions of production lines have no procedure, electric crane in log yard no procedure, Planer Unstacker, etc.)  2 - Do not address all energies and magnitudes of energies (lift table in planing mill has gravity  not addressed)  3  Do not include a test/verification of depletion of energy on machine prior to work 4  Do not include a lock removal procedure  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 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 requirement of this standard were being followed.  On 5/27/15, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of Lockout procedures and include Authorized employees in the inspection at least annually to correct for deficiencies in the established program.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation.    On 5/27/15, the employer did not assure employees providing service and maintenance to machines and equipment were trained as Authorized employees.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.  On 5/27/15, the employer did not assure employees providing service and maintenance to machines and equipment used locks during those activities.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,035 · Current $1,821 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  On 5/27/15, in the production area, the employer has not provided training to employees expected to use fire extinguishers on incidental fires.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.  On 5/27/15, in the production area, employees are exposed to amputation and ingoing nip point hazards as areas on equipment and conveyors were left unguarded. Instances include:  1  Resaw Work Area  inside covered area - Fast Moving Conveyor Equipment  2  Outfeed belts leading to landing deck - Fast Moving Conveyor Equipment (area employees use as walkway) 3  Outfeed belts conveyor - in going nip point on high speed conveyor  4  Planer Mill Infeed where lumber enters 1 log/time - in going nip point on high speed conveyor  5  Planer Mill Outfeed side - in going nip point on high speed conveyor  6  Planer Mill at gravity fed unstacker - 1st station - struck by hazards from logs coming onto operator and crib stakes as they come down fast moving conveyor  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.  On or about 5/27/15, in the sawmill production area, the employer did not ensure shaft ends on equipment and conveyors projected less than one half the diameter of the shaft. Instances included:    1  Resaw Work Area  inside covered area - Fast Moving Conveyor Equipment  5 x 2 opening 2  2nd instance in Resaw area  2x2 opening 3  Planer Mill Outfeed side (on other side of wall)  2x2 opening 4 - Outfeed side of Trim Saw   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  On 5/27/15, at the Washington facility, employees were exposed to amputation hazards as pulleys - when running with belts - were not guarded. Instances included:  1  Outfeed belt conveyor motor  2  Planer Mill  conveyor motor high speed 3  Planer Mill  Infeed high speed conveyor 4  Planer Mill Infeed  where lumber enters 1 log/time 5  Planer Mill  West side of building - 2 motors with exposed belt and pulley  6  Stacker Pit - On underside at pit area - where load exits  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt.  On 5/27/15, at the Washington facility, employees were exposed to amputation hazards as belts - when running with pulleys - were not guarded. Instances included:  1  Outfeed belt conveyor motor  2  Planer Mill  conveyor motor  high speed 3  Planer Mill  Infeed - high speed  17 ¼ inch opening 4  Planer Mill Infeed - where lumber enters 1 log/time 5  Planer Mill  West side of building - 2 motors with exposed belt and pulley  6  Stacker Pit - On underside at pit area - where load exits  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed.  On 5/27/15, in the production area, employees were exposed to amputation hazards as chain and sprocket drives were not guarded. Instances included:  1  Gang saw conveyor  approximately 4 above floor levels  2  Resaw Work Area  inside covered area  3  Infeed area to Stacker  4  Planer Mill Infeed  where lumber enters 1 log/time 5  Outfeed side of Trim Saw  6  Planer Mill Platform (at end of stacker line)  7 Planer Mill Trim Saw Operator Station (where employee is seated on stool)   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i..  On 5/27/15, in the Planer Mill, employees were using compressed air for cleaning purposes set at 60 and 75 psi.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,023 · Current $1,213 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.  On 5/227/15, in the saw mill, an Oxygen tank was stored unsecured in a walkway/work area at the resaw/welding area.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(3)(iii): Floor(s) were not kept in good repair.  On 5/27/15, in the Saw Mill, employees are exposed to trip and fall hazards as floors in the facility are not kept in good repair nor are the areas guarded from passage. This hazard is increased in the original saw mill area of the production area.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv): Elevated walk(s) and runway(s), 4 feet or more from floor level, were not provided with a standard railing.  On 5/27/15, in the production area of the sawmill, employees were exposed to fall hazards as walkways in the facility were not guarded. Instances included:   1  Gang Outfeed Catwalk  Missing lower guardrail  Fall hazard >10  2  Log Infeed Platform  Fall hazard >15  3  Metal Detector Catwalk  No guardrails  9 to lower levels  4  Debark Infeed walkway/platform  Missing top rail, No rails near base of stairs and 1 opening, 25 gap under knuckle boom pedestal   5 - Chip N Saw Infeed Log Deck Platform  10-12 fall  only 1 side is protected with railing  6  Trim Saw  lack of lower guardrail  68 opening  5 ½  to lower levels  7  Stacker Pit  fall hazard of 48 into pit 8  Planer Mill Platform (at end of stacker line)  65 fall to lower levels - no end rails at end of platform and no lower rail on side   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(vi): Hazardous locations. Where required, walkways and stairways with standard handrails shall be provided in elevated and hazardous locations. Where such passageways are over walkways or work areas, standard toe boards shall be provided.  On 5/27/15, in the production area, employees are exposed to fall hazards into hazardous areas as walkways in the facility over fast moving conveyors are not provided with handrails and toe boards. This hazard is increased as floors are not in good repair and housekeeping in areas is poor. Instances include: 1  Chip N Saw Outfeed walkway   No guardrails  Fall hazard 12 to lower conveyors 2  Sorter Platform  1 gap in rails  12-15 to lower levels 3  Back of Trim Saw  fall exposure into moving parts  9 ½ gap into moving parts  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(5)(ii): Stairways were not provided with a standard handrail on at least one side or on any open side.  On 5/27/15, employees are exposed to fall hazards greater than 4 feet at the Gang Saw operator booth as there was no railing provided on an open side of the stairs, a portion of the other side rails were missing and a mid rail for the existing rail was missing.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 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.  On 5/27/15, employees working in the Plane Mill are required to cross over the high speed strip conveyor throughout the shift for routine production operations and are not provided a crossover or passageway to do so.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(26)(xi): Where the return of trucks from unstacker to stacker is by mechanical power or gravity, adequate signs, warning devices, or barriers were not erected to prevent entry into the hazardous area.  On 5/27/15, in the production area, the employer did not warn employees of overhead or struck by hazards.  Instances include the following:  1 - under the stacker  2 - under the sorter    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation.  On 5/27/15, in the Saw Mill, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards as electrical cords had damaged outer insulation exposing inner conductors. Instances included:  1  Gang Saw area  damaged electrical extension cord powering light  2  Resaw area- heater with damaged and frayed cord   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  On 5/27/15, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards as the employer permitted use of plastic multi receptacle electrical strip plug ins in various areas, including: 1  Gang Saw area 2 - Sorter Platform  temp cord powering multistep receptacle outlet used for light 3 - Planer Mill Platform (at end of stacker line)  used to charge battery   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On or about 5/27/15, in the production areas of the sawmill, the employer used temporary electrical extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring. Instances included:   1  Gang Saw area  damaged electrical extension cord powering light ABATED  2  Log Infeed Area  used for fan  3  Debarker Electrical Area  electrical extension cord used for light ABATED  4  At Separator Platform Area- used to power light for heat so as to keep water out of airline  ABATED  5  Trim Saw Platform  cords used for heater ABATED 6  Sorter Platform  cord used for light   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 7, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,070 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact.  On 5/27/15, in the Saw Mill, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards as electrical equipment had no covers exposing inner live parts. Instances included:  1 - Light switch  Parts Trailer  Missing cover  2 - Busted receptacle  Separator Platform 3 - Light switch  Missing cover Planer Mill Platform (at end of stacker line)   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).