OSHA Inspection: ATLANTA HARDWOOD CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $19,205 · Current $12,471 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    On or about March 18, 2016:    a) An employee suffered amputation injuries to her right index and middle finger, when the machine operator was attempting to clear a jam with safety hood opened and the machine in the running position. Employer failed to ensure that machine would be inoperative while clearing jams, making adjustments and while setting the machine up.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.    Atlanta Hardwood Corporation dba White County Moulding was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1097323, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 9, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 91 Appalachian Trail Dr. in Cleveland GA 30528.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,859 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees    On or about March 18, 2016:    a) Employee received an amputation when the authorized employee failed to install the lockout tag out device isolating all energy sources.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,859 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  On or about March 18, 2016:  a) An employee was exposed to amputation hazards when the employer failed to ensure that all authorized employees were trained in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).