OSHA Inspection: POOLE & SONS INC

Issued

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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  a)  In the pellet production area: On and before March 2, 2017, grinders, sanders, and similar wood working equipment connected to ductwork which lacked abort gates and spark detection systems were in proximity to areas where a class II combustible dust, with an explosive severity of 2.15,  was allowed to  accumulate to a depth of 1/32" or greater.    b)  In the pellet production area/main production area: On and before March 2, 2017 ductwork on the local dust collection was non-metallic and located in proximity to areas where a class II combustible dust, with an explosive severity of 2.15, was allowed to accumulate to a depth of 1/32" or greater.  c)  In the pellet production area: On and before March 2, 2017 a class II combustible dust, with an explosive severity of 2.15, was stored in the interior of the building in a fixed container approximately 256 cubic feet in volume .   Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for these items.

Issued

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  (a) Pellet production area and storage: On and before March 2, 2017, Class II combustible dust, with an explosive severity 2.15, was allowed to accumulate to a depth greater than 1/32 inches on floors sills and other horizontal surfaces.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a) In pellet production and storage area: On and before March 2, 2017 temporary extension cords used to energize an exhaust fan and other equipment.  Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location:  (a) Pelletizer and storage area: On and before March 2, 2017 the exhaust fan and electrical wiring were not rated for hazardous locations where a class II dust was present.   Note: Abatement documentation and certification are required for this item.

Issued

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  (a) Main production area: On and before March 2, 2017 the chuck, and spindle,  Grizzly end mill / drill press were not guarded from unintentional contact by the equipment operator.   Note: Abatement certification is required for this item

Issued

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   (a) Throughout facility: On and before March 2, 2017 no hazard communication program was in place for employees required to use chemicals such as but not limited to paint, stains, and sealers.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2017-08-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $724.00 · Current $200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   (a) On or before March 2, 2017,  worker injuries were not recorded on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.  Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.