OSHA Inspection: MID-CONTINENT MILLWORK L.L.C.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):  All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:      On or about December 15, 2015, throughout the facility, the following housekeeping conditions were observed:      a) large accumulations of wood dust beneath various pieces of wood working machines, exposing employees to dust, fire and explosion hazards.      b) large piles of scrap wood accumulated in various locations throughout the shop, exposing employees to dust, fire and explosion hazards.          c) extension cords and other power cords laid in the floor of immediate work areas of employees, exposing employees to slip, trip and fall hazards.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."      On or about December 15, 2015, exits were not marked throughout the facility, exposing employees to the hazard of smoke inhalation, burns, and fire.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Each circular crosscut table saw was not guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws.      On or about December 15, 2015, at the facility, three table saws (2 Grizzly and 1 Powermatic) were not equipped with guards, exposing employees to the hazard of lacerations and amputations.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled equipment was not used or installed in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:      On or about December 15, 2015, at the facility, a pendant box intended for permanent installation was used on the ends of flexible cords, exposing employees to electric shock hazards.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:      On or about December 15, 2015, in the shop, the employer did not ensure unused openings in electrical outlet was effectively closed, exposing employees to the hazard of electric shock.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):  All junction boxes and each outlet box was not provided with an approved cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:      On or about December 15, 2015, in the shop, the employer did not ensure an electrical panel and outlet were equipped with a faceplate, exposing employees to the hazard electric shock and burns.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:                                                                                                                                              On or about December 15, 2015, in the shop, the employer allowed employees to use an extension cord that was spliced together with another power cord, exposing employees to the hazard of burns and electrical shock.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 December15, 2015, throughout the facility, extension cords (flex wiring) were used as a substitute for fixed wiring, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours, either by telephone or in person to the OSHA Area Office that is nearest to the site of incident, by telephone to the OSHA toll-free central telephone number, 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by electronic submission using the reporting application located on the OSHA public web site at www.osha.gov:      On or about December 15, 2015, the employer did not report a work related incident resulting in an amputation within (24) hours.

Issued

2016-03-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.     Abatement Certification and Documentation is required    On or about December 15, 2015, at the facility, the employer did not record an employee injury that resulted in an amputation on the OSHA 300 form or equivalent.