OSHA Inspection: WILLIAMS TIMBER, INC.

Issued

2015-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 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:  a. On or about October 5, 2015, all employees required to use fire extinguishers as part of their jobs duties were not provided fire extinguisher training.

Issued

2015-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

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. On or about October 5, 2015, the employer had (4) oxygen, (2) compressed gas and (1) acetylene cylinders stored together near the back rollup door, which exposed the employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2015-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)(i): The employer did not assure that each employee, including supervisors, had received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B:  a. On or about October 5, 2015, the employer did not provide each employee with first-aid and CPR training.

Issued

2015-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $420.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): Create an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log:  a. On or about October 5, 2015, the employer did not create and maintain OSHA 300 and 300A forms for calendar years 2010 thru 2015 as required by law.

Issued

2015-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a. On or about October 5, 2015, the employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program for chemicals such as but not limited to, oxygen, acetylene, CO 2 Nitrogen and diesel fuel.

Issued

2015-12-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a. On or about October 5, 2015, employees used hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, acetylene, oxygen, diesel fuel and CO 2 Nitrogen while working in the woods and shop areas.  The employer did not provide an explanation of the new labeling system, safety data sheets and pictograms.