OSHA Inspection: WOODLAND MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damange, or tampering by unauthorized persons:    a)  Woodland Manufacturing - Next to the bay door:  An LP gas container was located in the immediate area of forklift traffic, the cylinder was not secured to minimized accidental physical damage, observed on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jul 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

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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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D)(h):       a) Woodland Manufacturing - Throughout the production Area: The energy control procedures were not specific for each individual type of machine (machines include but are not limited to: mechanical presses, slitters, stamping machines, cardboard compactors, cutting machines, folder machines, printing machines, etc.). The program only has a one fits all LO/TO procedure and it did not clearly and specifically identify the placement, removal or transfer of Lockout /Tagout devices on each individual type of machine and did not specify the requirements for testing to verify the effectiveness of LO/TO devices and other control measures. Occurred on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jul 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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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 are acquired by employees.    a) Woodland Manufacturing - Throughout the Production Area: The employer did not ensure that authorized employees were trained on all aspects of the LOTO program and all specific procedures for each individual machine or equipment identified in the program that was used by each authorized employee as part of their job duty, observed on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jul 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.    a) Woodland Manufacturing - Production area:  Lock Out/ Tag out devices were not use by employees performing minor maintenance such as machine cleaning and lubrication inside the point of operation of the production machines.  The employees rely on the machine interlocks and/or stop buttons to perform any changes, observed on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a)  Woodland Manufacturing - Near Bay door: A Cascade forklift attachment, serial #208929-00559P was used on the Komatsu propane forklift Model # TO25S247 without the forklift manufacturer's written approval,  on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is 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) Woodland Manufacturing - Warehouse / Production areas: The employer did not provide forklift training to the employees driving the Komatsu propane forklift Model # TO25S247 and Komatsu Electrical forklift Model #FB25SH-4, S/N31288A while working in the warehouse and production areas, occurred on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(b):  Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) Woodland Manufacturing - Maintenance area:  Top heavy machinery such as the Clark Metalworker drill press was not bolted to the floor, observed on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a)  Woodland Manufacturing - Stamping area:  A missing knockout on a button of the Roda Machine Type Caricatore #237D, S/N 32 was not effectively closed, observed on or about 01/13/2016.    b) Woodland Manufacturing - Printing machine: A missing knockout on a control panel of the Langston/Printmaster printer was not effectively closed, observed on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) Woodland Manufacturing - electrical control panels: An electrical panel box used to energize multiple machines and equipment  had a missing cover exposing all the internal wires.   Observed on or about 01/13/2016.    b) Woodland Manufacturing - Langston/ printmaster : The Langston/ printmaster machine control panel box had a missing cover exposing internal wiring.   Observed on or about 01/13/2016

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    a)  Woodland Manufacturing - Cutting Machine area:  The motor equipment on the Roda Machine Type S. Combi 130, S/N 750 had wiring with a damaged strain relief, on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Forms or equivalent:    a) Woodland Manufacturing:  On or about 01/13/2016 the employer did not have a form used for recording injuries and illnesses equivalent to the OSHA 300 and 301 forms for the calendar year 2015.    b)  Woodland Manufacturing:  On or about 01/13/2016 the employer did not have a form used for recording injuries and illnesses equivalent to the OSHA 300, 301 and 300A forms for the calendar year 2014.    c) Woodland Manufacturing:  On or about 01/13/2016 the employer did not have a form used for recording injuries and illnesses equivalent to the OSHA 300, 301 and 300A forms for the calendar year 2013.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a)  Woodland Manufacturing - Near bay door:  The employer did not mount a fire extinguisher, observed on or about 01/13/2016.

Issued

May 2, 2016

Abate by

Jun 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Woodland Manufacturing - Production and maintenance areas: The employer did not have a written hazard communication program which includes labels for chemical transfer containers, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) available to employees and Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM) training provided to employees that handled chemicals such as but not limited to paints, sealers, cleaners, oils, lubricants, etc., on or about 01/13/2016.