OSHA Inspection: WESTERN TIMBER PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Oct 9, 2015

Abate by

Nov 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 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 requirements of this standard are being followed.    a) On or about August 27, 2015 or prior thereto, in the manufacturing area:  The employer has an energy control program to prevent unexpected energization of the Mattison Machine Workers Moulder, Serial #23839, during blade changing procedures.  The employer has not conducted a periodic inspection of the energy control program that includes this equipment.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 9, 2015

Abate by

Nov 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees.   a) On or about August 27, 2015 or prior thereto, in the manufacturing area:  The employer has an energy control program to prevent unexpected energization of the Mattison Machine Workers Moulder, Serial #23839, during blade changing procedures.  The employer has not conducted training in the written energy control program that includes this equipment.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 9, 2015

Abate by

Nov 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Motors and appliances. Each disconnecting means required by this subpart for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident.  a) On or about August 27, 2015 or prior thereto, in the manufacturing area:  The disconnecting means for the Precision Products Company 480V Chop Saw, Model 18MLH, Serial #746 was not labeled to indicate its purpose.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Oct 9, 2015

Abate by

Nov 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.    a) On or about August 6, 2015 or prior thereto, in the manufacturing area:  A cover was not present on the Clipper Foot Pedal for the Precision Products Company 480V Chop Saw, Model 18MLH, Serial #746.  The lack of a foot pedal increased the potential for inadvertent activation of the chop saw.    b) On or about August 6, 2015 or prior thereto, in the manufacturing area:  Guarding was insufficient to prevent the operators' hands from being exposed to the blade on the Precision Products Company Chop Saw.  The overhead guard was not adjusted to the height of material being cut by the chop saw; the distance from the lower edge of the overhead chop saw guard to sections of wood being cut was measured at up to 4 inches.    NOTE: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Oct 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, the employer did not report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.    a)  On or about August 6, 2015 or prior thereto, employer did not report to OSHA a work-related multiple finger amputation of a  worker within 24 hours of the incident.  The worker was operating a Precision Products Company Chop Saw, Model 18 MLH, Serial #746, at the time of the incident.     This item was abated during the inspection.