OSHA Inspection: UNITED BUILT HOMES, LLC

Issued

Feb 28, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy  On or about 1/19/17 in the Truss Department; the employer allowed employees to service the ASI Industries DeSaw Componet Saw without having machine-specific procedures to lock it out; thus exposing employees to potential amputation/laceration hazards and injuries.

Issued

Feb 28, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees.  On or about 1/19/17 in the Truss Department; the employer allowed employees to service the ASI Industries DeSaw Componet Saw without having provided training in machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures;lthus exposing employees to potential amputation/laceration hazards and injuries.

Issued

Feb 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the material.  On or about 1/19/17 in the Trim Department; the employer allowed employees to operate/cross cut wood on the "The Speedcut Inc." and the Delta radial arm saws without lower blade guards; thus exposing employees to a potential laceration/amputation hazard and injury.

Issued

Feb 28, 2017

Abate by

Mar 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,897

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(5): On each machine operated by electric motors, positive means were not provided for rendering such controls or devices inoperative while repairs or adjustments are being made to the machines they control.  On or about 1/19/17 in the Trim Department; the employer allowed employees to operate/service the "The Speedcut Inc." radial arm saw and the saw lacked a positive lockout means; thus exposing employees to a potential laceration/amputation hazard and injury.

Issued

Feb 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(3): Radial saw(s) were not provided with an adjustable stop to prevent the forward travel of the blade beyond the position necessary to complete the cut in repetitive operations:  On or about 1/19/17 in the Trim Department; the employer allowed employees to operate/cross cut wood on the "The Speedcut Inc." radial arm saw and the cutting blade extended 9" beyond the holding table; thus exposing employees to a potential laceration/amputation hazard and injury.

Issued

Feb 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:  On or about 1/19/17 in the Trim Department; the employer allowed employees to operate/cross cut wood with the "The Speedcut Inc." radial arm saw and the cutting head did not return to the starting position; thus exposing employees to a potential laceration/amputation hazard and injury.

Issued

Feb 28, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(s)(6): Cleanliness around working machinery was not maintained to prevent fire hazards and ensure the effective functioning of guards:  On or about 1/19/17 in the Trim Department; the employer allowed employees to cut wood on the Delta Radial Arm saw where saw-dust buildup from the cut wood reached a height of 32" under the cutting table; thus exposing employees to fire hazards.