OSHA Inspection: DS WOOD SOLUTIONS LLC

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2940.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, employees were exposed to fire/flash flame hazards associated with the accumulation of combustible wood dust. The dust present had a Kst of 35.89 bar*m/s and an explosion severity of 0.54. In the storage room adjacent to the main operations room, combustible dust had accumulated on the floor and upper surface/equipment at an average measured depth of 0.238 inches and occupied an area that was 23% of the room's floor surface area. Enough wood dust was present in the storage room to result in 153% of the average minimum explosive concentration for wood dust.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, employees were exposed to fire/flash flame hazards associated with the accumulation of combustible wood dust. The dust present had a Kst of 35.89 bar*m/s and an explosion severity of 0.54. In the storage room adjacent to the main operations room, combustible dust had accumulated on the floor and upper surface/equipment at an average measured depth of 0.238 inches and occupied an area that was 23% of the room's floor surface area. Enough wood dust was present in the storage room to result in 153% of the average minimum explosive concentration for wood dust.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, employees were exposed to trip hazards from flexible cords laid across a walkway next to work benches.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c)(1): 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(1): The employer failed to develop and implement procedures in their emergency Action Plan for reporting a fire or other emergency:  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, the emergency action plan for the facility did not specify how a fire or emergency was to be reported.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c)(2): Procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation and exit route assignments were not implemented by the employer:  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, the emergency action plan for the facility did not specify evacuation procedures or exit route assignments.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c)(3): The  emergency action plan did not include the procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate.  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, the emergency action plan for the facility did not address critical plant procedures and employees involved.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c)(4): The employer did not establish procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation:  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, the emergency action plan for the facility did not specify specific procedures to account for all employees in an evacuation.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c)(5): The emergency evacuation plan did not include procedures to be followed by employees performing rescue or medical duties.  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, the emergency action plan for the facility did not specify how employees were to perform rescue or medical duties in event of an evacuation.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c)(6): 29 CFR 1910.38(c)(6):  The emergency action plan did not include the name or job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties under the plan.  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, the emergency action plan for the facility did not include contact names and job titles for sources employees can go to in order to obtain more information about the plan.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.39(b): A fire prevention plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and made available to employees for review.  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, the employer's policy was complete evacuation in event of an emergency, combustible wood dust and lumber had accumulated throughout the facility, and a fire prevention plan had not been established.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, a fire extinguisher available for employee use was located on the ground behind boxes and pallets was and not readily accessible to employees.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, Two portable fire extinguishers were available for use and both had not been serviced in the last year. One extinguisher had been last serviced in 2009 and another had no date of service recorded.

Issued

2016-03-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2520.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards and ensure the effective functioning of guards:   a) For the facility at 2157 Viscount Row, Orlando, FL 32811, as observed on or about 01/28/2016, Wood dust and debris had built up several inches deep next to a CnC machine resulting in a fire hazard.