NEWTON, KS ·
OSHA Inspection: B & B LUMBER COMPANY
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of B & B LUMBER COMPANY in 1601 W 1ST ST, NEWTON, KS 67114 (NAICS 423310). OSHA activity number 341290674.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- B & B LUMBER COMPANY
- Site address
- 1601 W 1ST ST
- City
- NEWTON
- State
- KS
- ZIP
- 67114
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 9316, WICHITA, KS 67277
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423310
- Employees
- 13
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,144 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Employees engaged in lumber yard stocking and distribution activities were exposed to safety and health hazards in that the employer had not assessed the workplace for hazards which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $1144
- · Z (S) $1600
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $0 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: Employees were exposed fire hazards in that the fire extinguishers were not mounted and located so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries in the following locations: a) Fire extinguisher mounted on a pole between east end and middle aisles of the lumber yard area, midway down the aisle. b) Fire extinguisher mounted on a pole between east end and middle aisles of the lumber yard area at the south end of the aisle. c) Fire extinguisher mounted on southern wall of the lumber area before the overstock/upstairs area.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $1200
1910.178 A06
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,144 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition: Employees were exposed struck-by hazards in that the directional markings on the forklift were not maintained in a legible condition: a) Nissan 50 gas powered Model MPL02A25JV had both directional markings missing. b) Yale propane powered Model GLP080LGNGBE088 had two of the three directional markings warn and illegible.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1144
- · Z (S) $1600
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,400 · Current $1,712 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Forklift examinations were not made at least daily: Employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards in that daily forklift examinations were not being conducted.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $1712
- · Z (S) $2400
1910.305 C04
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface: Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that the snap switch located at the top of the stairwell in the overhead storage area was not covered.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $1200
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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: Employees were exposed to chemical hazards, such as but not limited to hydraulic fluid, gasoline, propane, and salts, in that the employer had not developed, implemented and/or maintained a written hazard communication program that contained the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h).
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 341290674.
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