OSHA Inspection: MILLWOOD, INC.

Issued

Mar 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities such as making minor adjustments, and/or when performing preventative maintenance.  (a) On or about October 1, 2015 and January 23, 2016, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures  were available and utilized for the control of hazardous energy when employees performing service on the Dunnage Wash Machine and chain conveyer belt system, including removing jammed wood and performing preventive maintenance, were exposed to crushing and amputation injuries from moving parts and in-going nip points.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to items (a) through (d) of this section:   (a) On or about October 1, 2015 and January 23, 2016, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures including, but not limited to, the Dunnage Wash Machine and chain conveyor belt system, clearly and specifically outlined the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including the following items:   A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure,   B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy,   C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them, and   D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.   Employees performing service and/or maintenance activities on the Dunnage Wash Machine and chain conveyor belt system, including removing jammed wood and performing preventive maintenance, were exposed to crushing and amputation injuries from moving parts and in-going nip points.   In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $0 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 October 1, 2015 and January 23, 2016, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually to ensure that each procedure and the requirements of the standard are being followed when employees are exposed to potentially hazardous energy.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE 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

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:   (a) On or about October 1, 2015 and January 23, 2016, the employer did not certify that a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was performed at least annually, and included the identity of the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE 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

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls were acquired by employees.  (a) On or about October 1, 2015 and January 23, 2016, and at times thereafter, employees authorized to perform servicing and maintenance activities on the Dunnage Wash Machine and conveyor system were not provided adequate training to ensure they acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Employees were "Authorized" not knowing the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE 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

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

May 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:  (a) On or about October 1, 2015 and January 23, 2016, the employer did not certify that training had been accomplished and kept up to date for employees who perform servicing and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, the Dunnage Wash Machine and conveyor system.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE 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

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

Apr 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a) On or about March 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial vehicle truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation.  In accordance with 29CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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

Mar 30, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 14702140

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a) On or about January 23, 2016, and times thereafter, Millwood Inc., did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals, including ChemStation 5613 (contains 25-50% potassium hydroxide) and ChemStation 2398 (contains 25-50% hydrogen peroxide).  (b) On or about January 23, 2016, Millwood Inc., did not provide training to employees by December 1, 2013 that included an explanation of the revised safety data sheet (SDS) format and content, as well as the new labeling system elements, as required by the revised hazard communication standard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).