OSHA Inspection: NOLL PALLET & LUMBER INCORPORATED

Issued

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $3741.00 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:  (a)  58 Orchard Lane, Leesport Pennsylvania - The employer did not develop, document and utilize energy control procedures when equipment had more than one source of energy, on or about May 25, 2016.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not 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 isolate  (a)  58 Orchard Lane, Leesport Pennsylvania - Employees change the blades of  such equipment as a band saw and trim saw.  The employer did not provided training to employees on the applicable hazardous energy sources, type and magnitude of energy, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation , on or about May 25, 2016.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.  (a)  58 Orchard Lane, Leesport Pennsylvania - The employer did not provide training to affected employees, on or about May 25, 2016.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $2806.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:   (a) 58 Orchard Lane, Leesport Pennsylvania - The employer did not provide yearly training on the general principles for fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting, on or about May 27, 2016.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3742.00 · Current $2807.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  (a) 58 Orchard Lane, Leesport Pennsylvania - The employer did not provide an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator at least once every three years, on or about May 27, 2016.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3180.00 · Current $2385.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   (a) 58 Orchard Lane, Leesport Pennsylvania - An extension cord was used to supply power to an enclosureless dust collector.  The employer did not ensure that flexible cords were not used as a substitute for fixed wiring, on or about May 27, 2016.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2016-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 58 Orchard Lane, Leesport Pennsylvania - An extension cord powered an enclosureless dust collector.  The employer did not ensure that the strain relief was directly connected to the joints or terminal screws, on or about May 27, 2016.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.