OSHA Inspection: PINE CREEK LOGGING, LLC

Issued

Aug 7, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,190 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder:    a) Maintenance shop: On June 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto a guardrail system was not in place along the open sided floor next to the stairway.      Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails:     a) Maintenance shop: On June 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto the stairway to maintenance shop office and storage area did not have a stair rail or a hand rail system in place.        Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2015

Abate by

Sep 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,190 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel chain slings did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    a) Maintenance shop: On June 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto chain slings were used to lift and hold items, including but not limited to, logging equipment and parts, while employees performed various maintenance activities on the hoisted item.      Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,190 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest:    a) Maintenance shop: On June 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto the adjustment for the work rest was not maintained on the following bench grinders;  Craftsman 6 inch,  Amrox 8 inch, Buffalo 6 inch and an additional 6 inch bench grinder, manufacturer unknown.      Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top exceed one-fourth inch:  a) Maintenance shop: On June 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto the adjustment for the tongue guard was not maintained on the following bench grinders;  Craftsman 6 inch,  Amrox 8 inch, Buffalo 6 inch and an additional 6 inch bench grinder, manufacturer unknown.    Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1)(ii)(a): A safety guard did not cover the spindle end, nut and flange projections:  a) Maintenance shop: On June 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto the side covers for the abrasive wheel were not in place on the Craftsman 6 inch bench grinder and another 6 inch bench grinder, manufacturer unknown.    Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): The rated load was not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack by casting, stamping, or other suitable means:     a) Bottle jacks used in the maintenance shop.    Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  a) Maintenance shop: On June 10, 2015 and at times there prior thereto oxygen cylinders were stored in the same area as combustible materials.     b) Maintenance shop:  On June 10, 2015 and at times there prior thereto oxygen and acetylene cylinders were stored together.    Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:  Maintenance shop: On June 10, 2015 and at times prior thereto an energized snap switch mounted under the welding table was missing a cover plate.   Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.