FLAT TOP, WV —
OSHA Inspection: MEADOR WOOD PRODUCTS INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of MEADOR WOOD PRODUCTS INC. in 967 ELLISON RIDGE RD., FLAT TOP, WV 25841 (NAICS 321113). OSHA activity number 342222205.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MEADOR WOOD PRODUCTS INC.
- Site address
- 967 ELLISON RIDGE RD.
- City
- FLAT TOP
- State
- WV
- ZIP
- 25841
- Mailing
- PO BOX 31, FLAT TOP, WV 25841
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321113
- Employees
- 32
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- May 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $3,803 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) Maintenance Shop: On March 28, 2017 and times prior, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding was provided on a Central Machinery drill press (serial #355851410) to protect employees from the rotating chuck and the unused portion of the bit.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3802.5
- — Z (S) $5070
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- May 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $3,802 · Current $2,852 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: (a) Maintenance Shop: On January 4, 2017 and times prior, an employee operate an abrasive bench grinder that was not equipped with tool rests resulting in openings of 2 inches on the right side and 1 and 1/2 inches on the left side between the peripheral guards and the grinding wheels.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2851.5
- — Z (S) $3802
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- May 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: (a) Maintenance Shop: On January 4, 2017 and times prior, an employee operate an abrasive bench grinder that was not equipped with tongue guards resulting in openings of 2 inches on the right side and 1 and 1/2 inches on the left side between the peripheral guards and the grinding wheels.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- May 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $6,338 · Current $4,754 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): (a) Edger: On April 4, 2017 and times prior to, an employee was exposed to an unguarded pulley located on the side of the edger.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4753.5
- — Z (S) $6338
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- May 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $6,338 · Current $4,754 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: (a) Log Trough: On April 4, 2017 and times prior to, employees were exposed to an unguarded chain and sprocket wheels that provided power transmission for the log trough conveyor. (b) Resaw In Feed: On April 4, 2017 and times prior, employees were exposed to 5 sprocket wheels and chain that provided power transmission for the resaw in-feed conveyor. (c) Resaw Out Feed: On April 4, 2017 and times prior, employees were exposed to a chain and sprocket wheel that provided power transmission for the resaw out-feed conveyor.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4753.5
- — Z (S) $6338
1904.32 B06
- Issued
- May 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $1,268 · Current $951 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30: (a) 2016 OSHA Form 300A: On February 1, 2017, the employer did not complete and post the 2016 Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses in the workplace during the required time frame of February 1 to April 30.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $951
- — Z (O) $1268
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342222205.
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