OSHA Inspection: TKL LOGGING, INC.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $904.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee wear face protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there was potential for facial injury such as, but not limited to, operating a chainsaw.    a.)  TKL Logging, Inc., Summersville, WV:  On or about 10/29/15, the employer did not provide facial protection for an employee using a chainsaw for felling and limbing operations.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $904.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(i): The employer did not provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees were being cut, at each active landing, and/or on each employee transport vehicle:    a.)  TKL Logging, Inc., Summersville, WV:  On or about 10/29/15, the employer did not have first-aid kits in the cutting area.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $904.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(4): The employer did not provide and maintain portable fire extinguishers on each machine and vehicle in accordance with the requirements of subpart L of part 1910:    a.)  TKL Logging, Inc., Summersville, WV:  On or about 10/29/15, the employer did not provide a fire extinguisher in the John Deere 650J LT dozer.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $904.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(7)(i): Hand signals or audible contact, such as, but not limited to, whistles, horns, or radios, were not utilized whenever noise, distance, restricted visibility, or other factors prevented clear understanding of normal voice communications between employees:    a.)  TKL Logging, Inc., Summersville, WV:  On or about 10/29/15, communication was not maintained between employees when at the landing and the cutting area.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

2015-12-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $904.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(f)(3)(vii): For machines manufactured after August 1, 1996, the upper portion of each cab was not fully enclosed with mesh material with openings no greater than 2 inches (5.08 cm) at its least dimension, or with other materials which the employer demonstrates such material(s) provides equivalent protection and visibility.    a.)  TKL Logging, Inc., Summersville, WV:  On or about 10/29/15, the cab of the John Deere 650J LT dozer manufactured in 2008 was not fully enclosed.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.