OSHA Inspection: SHADE LUMBER COMPANY INC

Issued

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2423.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends that did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft were not guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves:    a) Upper Plant: An unguarded 1-inch diameter keyed shaft end that projected 2 1/2 inches on the pallet notcher exposed employees to an entanglement hazard, on or about October 27, 2016.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, with parts of which were seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:    a) Upper Plant: The unguarded drive pulleys on the West Plains pallet notcher exposed employees to an in-running nip point hazard, on or about October 27, 2016.    b) Upper Plant: The unguarded pulleys for the cam feed exposed employees to an in-running nip point hazard, on or about October 27, 2016.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:    a) Upper Plant: The unguarded drive belts on the West Plains pallet notcher exposed employees to an abrasion and in-running nip point hazard, on or about October 27, 2016.    b) Upper Plant: The unguarded belt for the cam feed exposed employees to an abrasion and in-running nip point hazard, on or about October 27, 2016.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): All sprocket wheels and chains were not fully enclosed by a guard:    a) Upper Plant: An inadequately guarded sprocket and chain on the West Plains pallet notcher exposed workers to an in-running nip point hazard, on or about October 27, 2016.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3029.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cord and cable was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) Lower Plant: Flexible cord was incorrectly used to provide power to the guide block planer, the band saw oiler switch, and a snap switch for a signal light, exposing workers to the potential for an electric shock hazard, on or about October 27, 2016.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2016-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-01 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 is provided that will prevent pulls from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) Lower Plant: The electrical cable connected to the switch that provides power to the oiler on the band saw was not equipped with strain relief exposing the terminal connections to pulls and the operator to an electric shock hazard, on or about October 27, 2016.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED