OSHA Inspection: HOWE WOOD PRODUCTS, INCORPORATED

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $2850.00

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of getting caught-in or between a tipping forklift and the ground:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, employees were permitted to operate Toyota and Hyster 65 forklifts, without the use of the manufactured installed seatbelt, exposing them to crushing injuries associated with tipover hazards.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $3563.00

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, employees were not provided eye protection while charging and filling forklift batteries with water, exposing them to chemical burn hazards.   b) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016 and times prior thereto, employees were not provided eye protection while blowing down wood floor manufacturing equipment using an air hose, exposing them to flying dust and debris.  c) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016 and times prior thereto, employees were not provided eye protection while using an up-cut (chop) saw to cut wood boards, exposing them to flying dust and debris.  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

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, employees charging and filling forklift batteries were exposed to chemical burns hazards due to the lack of hand protection.  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

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016 the employer did not perform a hazard assessment to evaluate the need for protective equipment to prevent employee exposure to eye injuries and hand injuries during tasks associated with charging and filling forklift batteries and operating wood floor manufacturing saws.   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

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $3563.00

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedures, 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:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, the employer failed to develop and implement an energy control program (lockout/tagout) for employees who cleaned up dust and debris from under the big panel saw and little panel saw. Employees were exposed to struck-by injuries from electrical and pneumatic hazardous energy sources.  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

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, employees were not trained on the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices, exposing employees to struck-by hazards while cleaning dust and debris from under the machines.  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

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $3563.00

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29 CFR 1910.151(b): In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons were not adequately trained to render First Aid:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016, the employer did not ensure that a person or persons were trained to render first aid. Additionally, the employer did not ensure that adequate first aid supplies were readily available.   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

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $2138.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6): Industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - Employees operating forklifts were observed not looking in the direction of travel on or about July 27, 2016. The operators did not look behind as they backed up their forklift.  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

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016 and times prior thereto, the employer did not perform a daily examination of power industrial trucks to check for defects prior to operation.   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

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - On or about July 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, all employees who operated forklifts had not been trained and evaluated by the employer, exposing employees to potential struck-by and crushed-by hazards.  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

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.157(b)(1): A written emergency evacuation plan, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38, was not developed and implemented where the employer elected to evacuate employees upon sounding of the a fire alarm:  a) 3115 Espresso Way, York PA - The employer elected to evacuate employees upon sounding of a fire alarm. The employer did not develop and implement an emergency action plan which complied with 29 CFR 1910.38. On or about July 27, 2016, employees were not aware of procedures for reporting a fire or other emergency; procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation and exit route assignments; procedures to be followed by employees who remain to operate critical plant operations before they evacuate; procedures to account for all employees after evacuation; procedures to be followed by employees performing rescue or medical duties; the name or job title of every employee who may be contacted by employees who need more information about the plan or an explanation of their duties under the plan.  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.