OSHA Inspection: TEXAS PLYWOOD & LUMBER CO., INC.

Issued

2017-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7605.00 · Current $4563.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(a)(12): The portion of circular saw(s) beneath or behind the table, where there was a possibility of contact with the saw, was not covered with a guard or exhaust hood:  In the trim area, a miter trim saw was not properly guarded to prevent contact with the saw blade, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2017-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $3042.00 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.:  In the Trim Cutting Department, the compressed air hose which was used for removing saw dust from the cutting table operated at 80 p.s.i., exposing employees to bodily injury in the event of being struck by the air or being struck by debris or sawdust particles.