OSHA Inspection: WESTWOOD HEAT TREATED LUMBER CORP AND KALINKA PRODUCTION LLC

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:  On or about 8/5/2015 at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA near the Kiln containers:  Employees storing, removing, and working near the 16 feet 9 inches length and 8 feet 4 inches wide and 11 feet 5 inches deep floor opening were exposed to a fall hazard from the improperly installed railing system.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  On or about 8/5/2015 at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: Employee working in the production and assembly area of the facility were exposed to an entrapment hazard with both exit doors in the area locked with a pad lock and welded closed outside.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  On or about 8/5/2015 at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: the emergency exit lights over the exit doors and throughout the facility were not operating when tested and did not provide the employees lighted access to exit the building safely.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  On or about 8/5/2015 at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: An energy control program with specific energy control procedures were not developed where employees were required to perform repairs, maintenance, service, and troubleshoot the equipment.  1. Kilns used to thermo treat the wood material (Electrical 208-460 volts, Mechanical, Steam energy sources) 2. Rip Saw used to rip the wood material (Electrical 208-460 Volts) 3. Defecting Machine used to trim defected wood material (Electrical 208 460 volts, pneumatic 130 psi)

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.   On or about 8/5/2015 at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: The rechargeable fire extinguishers were not inspected monthly for deficiencies such as but not limited to the pressure gauge reading in the red zone recharge and not taken out of service.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: Note: Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure.  On or about 8/5/2015 at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: An annual inspection of the portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility had not been performed by the employer since 2003 and 2009.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 25, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $510 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(a): Permanent aisles or passageways were not appropriately marked:  On or about 8/5/2015 at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: The production area, aisles and passageways were not marked or identified for the employees walking, working, storing, and retrieving material from the facility where a powered industrial truck was being operated.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $510 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about 8/5/2015 at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: Where employees operated a powered industrial truck with defected tires and non-operational lights to load, unload, and move wood material. The employer failed to remove the powered industrial truck from service until the repairs could be made.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:  On or about 8/5/2015 in the Kilns at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: In the control room at the rear section of the Kilns, the employees were exposed to an amputation hazard from the unguarded rotating shaft at the motor that powered the fan.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 or about 8/5/2015 in the Kilns at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: In the control room at the rear section of the Kilns, the employees were exposed to an amputation hazard from the unguarded pulley(s) at the motor that powered the fan.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about 8/5/2015 in the Kilns at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: In the control room at the rear section of the Kilns, the employees were exposed to an amputation hazard from the unguarded belt(s) at the motor that powered the fan.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling.  On or about 8/5/2015 near the Defecting Machine at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: Where employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, when an electrical portable power tap (Surge Protector) was used to supply power to overhead florescent lights and other equipment.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(xi): Cable assemblies and flexible cords shall be supported in place with supports in the form of staples, cables ties, straps, or similar type fittings installed so as not to cause damage.  On or about 8/5/2015 near the Defecting Machine at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: The electrical wiring supplying the power to the overhead lights and other equipment was on the floor and hanging in the work area without adequate support thereby exposing employees to an injury from electrocution and trip hazards.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  On or about 8/5/2015 near the Defecting Machine at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: Employees turning on and off the overhead lights were exposed to voltage ranging from 120 - 220 volts from the metal electrical boxes and outlets face covers not installed.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

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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 8/5/2015 near the Defecting Machine at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: Flexible cord and electrical extension cord was being used in lieu of permanent wiring to supply 120 to 220 volts to the overhead florescent lights.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Abate by

Sep 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $340 · Current $170 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  On or about 8/5/2015 at 7493 Airport Drive in Macon, GA: Employees operating a powered industrial truck to lift and move heavy wood material and other material were not trained and evaluated in the past three years.