OSHA Inspection: DURANGO WOOD COMPANY, LTD.

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a) On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, Durango Wood Company, Ltd. did not certify that each forklift operator had been trained and evaluated as required. The operator of an Ingersoll-Rand forklift, model VR 90-B, had not been certified as trained and evaluated in forklift operations.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):   (a) On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, Durango Wood Company, Ltd. did not ensure that forklifts in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe were taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition. An Ingersoll-Rand forklift, model VR 90-B, was observed with a broken seat belt assembly, exposing operator to crush-by hazards.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, Durango Wood Company, Ltd. did not ensure that flexible cords and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. Employees were exposed to contact with electrical hazards as follows:  1- SCM Group Planar, model S630 X, was observed with signs of strain at the plug. 220V 2- Dewalt miter saw was observed with signs of strain where the cord enters the unit. 110V  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places at all times except during use:  (a) On or April 27, 2016, and at times prior, Durango Wood Company, Ltd. did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were kept in their designated places at all times except during use. In the main shop, at least two portable fire extinguishers were observed not mounted and out of their designated places.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

2016-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   (a) On or about April 27, 2016, and at times prior, Durango Wood Company, Ltd. did not provide employees with training on the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. Employees were expected to use fire extinguishers in case of incipient stage fires in the main shop.     Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.