OSHA Inspection: MILLWOOD LUMBER INC.

Issued

Feb 18, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed:  a.  In the sawmill beside the dip tank, the electrical control panel had two unused openings in the bottom of the energized electrical panel, thereby exposing employees to a electrical hazard.

Issued

Feb 18, 2016

Abate by

Mar 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): Training. Employee training shall include at least:  29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including 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 employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a. In the sawmill where chemicals were used to lube equipment and perform preventative maintenance of powered industrial trucks, the employer did not provide details of the hazard communication program, including explaining the safety data sheets and labels, thereby exposing employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

Feb 18, 2016

Abate by

Mar 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:  a.  In the sawmill, there was an opening which measured 41 inches by six inches, in the bottom of the guard to the gear box of the re-saw conveyor, thereby exposing employees to a caught-in hazard from the unguarded belts and pulleys.  b.  In the sawmill, there was a guard missing from the back of the edger which measured 4 1/2 inches by 57 inches, thereby exposing employees to a caught-in hazard from unguarded belts and pulleys.   The Millwood Lumber Company  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard ,29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1010592, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as final order on March 13, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 2400 Larson Road SE, Gnadenhutten, Ohio  44629.

Issued

Feb 18, 2016

Abate by

Mar 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Standards. Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors shall be in accordance with American National Standard B20.1-1957, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  a.  In the sawmill where employees were feeding boards into the trim saw, they were exposed to a pinch point when reaching into the area where the chain went over the conveyor, thereby exposing them to a caught-in hazard.  The Millwood Lumber Company  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(I), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1010592, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as final order on March 13, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 2400 Larson Road SE, Gnadenhutten, Ohio 44629.