OSHA Inspection: TAK ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:     (a) Turn Down: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 155.4% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 354 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.1 dBA. The employer did not include this employee in an effective and continuing Hearing Conservation Program.      (b) Stacker: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 108.6% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 361 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 90.6 dBA. The employer did not include this employee in an effective and continuing Hearing Conservation Program.      (c) Swing Saw: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 160.2% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 346 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.3 dBA. The employer did not include this employee in an effective and continuing Hearing Conservation Program.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:     (a) Turn Down: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 155.4% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 354 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.1 dBA. The employer provides hearing protection but did not develop and implement a monitoring program.     (b) Stacker: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 108.6% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 361 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 90.6 dBA. The employer provides hearing protection but did not develop and implement a monitoring program.    (c) Swing Saw: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 160.2% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 346 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.3 dBA. The employer provides hearing protection but did not develop and implement a monitoring program.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:     (a) Turn Down: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 155.4% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 354 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.1 dBA. The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for the employee.     (b) Stacker: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 108.6% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 361 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 90.6 dBA. The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for the employee.    (c) Swing Saw: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 160.2% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 346 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.3 dBA. The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for the employee.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:     (a) Turn Down: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 155.4% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 354 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.1 dBA. The employer did not provide training to employees on noise hazards and how to properly fit earplugs, the advantages and disadvantages of each.     (b) Stacker: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 108.6% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 361 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 90.6 dBA. The employer did not provide training to employees on noise hazards and how to properly fit earplugs, the advantages and disadvantages of each.    (c) Swing Saw: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 160.2% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 346 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.3 dBA. The employer did not provide training to employees on noise hazards and how to properly fit earplugs, the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1): The employer did not make available to affected employees or their representatives copies of 29 CFR 1910.95 and did not post a copy in the workplace:     (a) Turn Down: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 155.4% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 354 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.1 dBA. The employer has not made available to affected employees or their representatives copies of this standard nor did the employer post a copy in the workplace.     (b) Stacker: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 108.6% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 361 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 90.6 dBA. The employer has not made available to affected employees or their representatives copies of this standard nor did the employer post a copy in the workplace.    (c) Swing Saw: On or about November 20, 2016 or at times prior to an employee was exposed to occupational noise at 160.2% of the permissible daily noise exposure (eight hour time weighted average of 90 dBA at the 80 dB criterion level) during the 346 minute sampling period on 04/20/2016.  For a full eight hour shift this would be equivalent to an average sound level of 93.3 dBA. The employer has not made available to affected employees or their representatives copies of this standard nor did the employer post a copy in the workplace.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 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) Sawmill: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, portable fire extinguishers were not located and identified to be readily accessible to the employees if they chose to put out an incipient stage fire.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  (a) Sawmill: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, the employer failed to visually inspect the portable fire extinguisher on a monthly basis.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  (a) Sawmill: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(g)(1): Swing cutoff saw(s) were not provided with an automatically adjusting hood that completely enclosed the upper half of the saw, the arbor end, and the point of operation at all positions of the saw:      (a) Sawmill: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees operate a Swing Cut Off Saw, no model or s/n, without an automatically adjusting hood for the exposed saw blade. The employees are within 12 inches of the exposed saw blade.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      (a) Sawmill: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees operate a Swing Cut Off Saw, no model or s/n, without a guard enclosing the vertical belts and pulleys. The employees are within 12 inches of the belt and pulley.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(20)(ii): Machine(s) that created dust, shavings, chips, or slivers during a period of time equal to or greater than one-fourth of the working day were not equipped with collecting system(s):      (a) Sawmill: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees work around a Circular Head Saw without collecting systems for dust, shavings, chips or slivers.      (b) Sawmill: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees operate a Swing Cut Off Saw without collecting systems for dust, shavings, chips or slivers.       (c) Sawmill: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees operate an Edger without collecting systems for dust, shavings, chips or slivers.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(20)(vi): Provisions were not made for daily removal of refuse:    (a) Headsaw: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees cut logs down in to crib blocks used in the mining industry. The cut slats are tossed over the side of the rolls. Provisions were not made for daily removal of the cut slats from the sawmill.    (b) Swing Cut Off Saw: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees cut logs down in to crib blocks used in the mining industry. Provisions were not made for daily removal of the cut ends from the sawmill.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floors of every workroom were not maintained in a clean condition:  (a) Sawmill: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees work in the sawmill in which sawdust and wood debris has accumulated up to several inches in their walk path and working areas. The employer did not maintain the floor of the facility in a clean condition.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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:      (a) TAK Enterprises, Inc.: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees were found using hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, diesel fuel, which contains Naphthalene. The employer had not developed a written chemical hazard communication program.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:    (a) TAK Enterprises, Inc.: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees were found using hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, diesel fuel, which contains Naphthalene. The employees were not provided material safety data sheets for the hazardous materials.

Issued

2016-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:     (a) TAK Enterprises, Inc.: On or about April 12, 2016, and times prior, employees were found using hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, diesel fuel, which contains Naphthalene. The employer did not provide the employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in the work areas.