OSHA Inspection: KALISPELL TRUSS CENTER, INC.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,087 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a)  Kalispell Truss Center, Loft:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately ten feet while gathering shop maintenance materials from the loft.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,358 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  a)  Northwest Wall:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to amputation hazards while ripping grained lumber with the unguarded table saw.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a)  Northwest Wall, Truss Shop:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to struck by hazards associated with kick backs while ripping grained lumber with an unguarded table saw.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,358 Reduced

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 being cut:  a)  Northwest Wall:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to amputation hazards while cutting lumber with the unguarded ten inch Sears Craftsman radial arm saw.  b)  East Wall:   On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to amputation hazards while cutting lumber with the unguarded twelve inch Sears Craftsman radial arm saw.  c)  South Wall:   On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to amputation hazards while cutting lumber with the unguarded Apollo radial arm saw.  d)  North Wall:   On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to amputation hazards while cutting lumber with the unguarded Blue radial arm saw.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 23, 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:  a)  Northeast Wall:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to amputations hazards while cutting lumber on the unguarded ten inch Sears Craftsman radial arm saw.  b)  East Wall: On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to amputations hazards while cutting lumber on the unguarded twelve inch Sears Craftsman radial arm saw.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $815 Reduced

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:  a)  Northwest Wall:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to fire hazards from an excessive accumulation of saw dust around the ten inch Sears Craftsman radial arm saw.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $815 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a)  East Wall:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards associated with a broken faceplate on an outlet energizing the twelve inch Sears Craftsman radial arm saw.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in accordance with paragraph (l) of this section:  a)  Kalispell Truss Center Facility:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior the employer failed to provide the employees with operating instructions, warning, and precautions for the type of powered industrial truck the operator would operate.  b)  Kalispell Truss Center Facility:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior the employer failed to teach the employees the functional controls of the powered industrial trucks.  c)  Kalispell Truss Center Facility:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior the employer failed to provide the employees with the knowledge of fork and attachment adaptation in regards to the alteration of the fork lift forks.

Issued

May 30, 2017

Abate by

Jun 23, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): Work space was less than 30 inches wide in front of electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less:  a)  Northwest Wall Truss Shop:  On March 15, 2017 and at times prior, the employer failed to maintain a clear work space in front of the electrical panel.