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OSHA Inspection: MID STATES WOOD PRESERVERS, LLC

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MID STATES WOOD PRESERVERS, LLC in 147 SHELBY ROAD, SIMSBORO, LA 71275 (NAICS 321114). OSHA activity number 342314663.

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Site address
147 SHELBY ROAD
City
SIMSBORO
State
LA
ZIP
71275
Mailing
147 SHELBY ROAD, SIMSBORO, LA 71275
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
321114
Employees
40
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Aug 10, 2017
Abate by
Aug 29, 2017
Penalty
Initial $7,985 · Current $3,993 Reduced
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that they were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards.    On or about 5/8/17 at the Treating Plant Loading Shed; the employer allowed employees, and the employees were observed operating the Hyster #10 diesel fork truck without using the seat belts provided as a restraint device; thus exposing employees to serious injuries in the event of a tip-over.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3992.5
  • — Z (S) $7985

1910.178 Q01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Aug 10, 2017
Abate by
Aug 29, 2017
Penalty
Initial $6,844 · Current $3,422 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    On or about 5/8/17 at the Treating Plant Loading Shed; the employer allowed employees to operate the #4 and #10 Hyster diesel fork trucks without working horns; thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3422
  • — Z (S) $6844

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Aug 10, 2017
Penalty
Initial $5,704 · Current $2,852 Reduced
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 ingoing nip points.    On or about 5/8/17 at the Stacker End Feed; the employer allowed employees to cut the band at the machine without guarding the rotating chains; thus exposing employees to laceration and amputation injuries from ingoing nip points.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2852
  • — Z (S) $5704

1910.219 F03

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Aug 10, 2017
Penalty
Initial $4,563 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were   not enclosed.    On or about 5/8/17 at the Trimmer End Feed; the employer allowed employees to clean at the machine without guarding the sprocket wheels and chains; thus exposing employees to laceration and amputation injuries from ingoing nip points.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $4563

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