OSHA Inspection: GWINNETT LUMBER REMANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2): Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked.  On 6/7/16, in the production area, where pedestrian and power industrial truck traffic both occur the employer has not ensured permanent aisles and passageways are appropriately marked or designated.

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.  While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was not protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings.  On 6/7/16, in the production area at the American Planer, the employer did not cover or guard the pit located on the out feed side of the machine.

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.  On 6/7/16, at the Suwanee facility, where employees were providing service and maintenance to production machines, the employer did not develop and implement a Lockout/Tagout program for the control of hazardous energy.

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

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.  On or about 6/7/16, in the production area, the employer did not implement a training program for the use of fire extinguishers for incipient level use.

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points, rotating parts, and flying chips and sparks.  On 6/7/16, in the production area, production equipment was not properly guarded leaving various hazards exposed. Instances included:  a - Pallet Notcher Pusher Hold Mechanism b - Yates American Planer - at gear mechanism on conveyor input side c - McDonough 54" Resaw - gears atop feed rollers exposed d - McDonough 54" Resaw - 14" unused portion of band saw not guarded

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.  On 6/7/16, in the production area, the employer did not ensure points of operation were guarded on machines. Instances included: a - Pallet Notcher Saw b - Yates American Planer - at the sanding mechanism on the machine

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).  On 6/7/16, in the production area, the employer did not ensure pulleys, when working with a belt, were guarded when located less than 7 feet from floor levels. Instances included:  a - Pallet Notcher b - G-20 Blade Sharpener c - G132 Blade Sharpener d - Yates American Planer belt drive left exposed

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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). undefined :   On 6/7/16, in the production area, the employer did not ensure pulleys, when working with a belt, were guarded when located less than 7 feet from floor levels. Instances included:  a - Pallet Notcher b - G-20 Blade Sharpener c - G132 Blade Sharpener d - Yates American Planer belt drive left exposed

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i..  On or about 6/7/16, in the production area, employees were permitted to use compressed air for cleaning purposes at 125 p.s.i..

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Aug 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from the recognized hazard of damaged insulation.   On 6/7/16, in the production area, the electrical cord sheath for the Pallet Notcher saw (480v) was damaged and had not been properly repaired.

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On 6/7/16, in the production area at the Pallet Notcher saw, the strain relief for the machine was exhausted and had not been repaired.

Issued

Jul 21, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i).  On or about 6/7/16, in the production area, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards as the employer did not ensure exposed electrical parts were covered or closed. Instances include:  a - Yates American Planer control box b - Yates American Planer Lift Table - junction box missing cover c - Yates American Planer conveyor switch - on/off switch damaged and not effectively closed d - Yates American Planer - at breaker panel behind machine - breakers missing and live parts left exposed