OSHA Inspection: LYNC WOODWORK

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s):  Wood Shop: On or about June 10, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazards of chemicals (Famowood Wood Filler: acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and petroleum distillate)  used during the preparation of wood cabinet materials and other products without suitable Personal Protective Equipment for their hands.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9): All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts were not guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219:  Wood Shop: On or about June 10, 2016, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating the Craftsman Table Saw, without a belt guard.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 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.:  Wood Shop: On or about June 10, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from using compressed air greater than 30 p.s.i. to clean dust in the shop and off themselves.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 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:  Wood Shop: On or about June 10, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazard of an electrical shock from temporary extension cords connected to a relocatable power tap used for sanding operations.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 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:  Wood Shop: On or about June 10, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards while preparing wood materials with chemicals such as, but not limited to, Famowood Wood Filler (acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and petroleum distillate), without implementation of a hazard communication program to address key issues such as, but not limited to, its hazard identification as flammable, necessary personal protective equipment, and exposure effects.