OSHA Inspection: EAST ALABAMA LUMBER COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,963 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a)  Planer Mill (Elevated walkway at planer infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto,  the employer exposed employees to slip, trip, and fall hazards in that employees were required to use an elevated walkway where there was an accumulation of debris and scrap machine parts present.  b)  Planer Mill (Elevated walkway to sorter);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto,  the employer exposed employees to slip, trip, and fall hazards in that employees were required to use an elevated walkway where there was an accumulation of debris and scrap machine parts present.  c)  Planer Mill (Walkway and access steps to stacker);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto,  the employer exposed employees to slip, trip, and fall hazards in that employees were required to access the stacker platform using a staircase where scrap lumber was located in front of and on the stairs.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,963 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.144(a)(1)(iii): Stop buttons or electrical switches which letters or other markings appear, used for emergency stopping of machinery were not red:  a)  Planer mill (Planer infeed control panel);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure the emergency stop button used to stop the infeed conveyors was red.  b)  Planer mill (Sorter control panel);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure the emergency stop button used to stop the sorter conveyors was red.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,548 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy:  a)  Sawmill (Unscrambler and Stacker infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities. including but not limited to clearing lumber jams in and around the Unscrambler and Stacker infeed conveyor systems, in that the employer failed to provide employees with written energy control procedures in a language employees could read and understand.   b)  Sawmill (Trimsaw infeed and outfeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to clearing lumber jams at the Trimsaw infeed and outfeed conveyor systems, in that the employer failed to provide employees with written energy control procedures in a language employees could read and understand.    c)  Sawmill (Sorter);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to clearing lumber jams at the Sorter, in that the employer failed to provide employees with written energy control procedures in a language employees could read and understand.     d)  Sawmill (Log Deck, Bucksaw including infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to unjamming wood debris, and cleaning in and around the Log Deck and Bucksaw infeed conveyor system, in that the employer failed to provide employees with written energy control procedures in a language employees could read and understand.      e)  Planer Mill (Stacker and infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to cleaning and clearing jams at the Stacker and infeed conveyor systems, in that the employer failed to provide employees with written energy control procedures in a language employees could read and understand.   f)  Planer Mill (Strapper);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to clearing strapping jams at the Strapper, in that the employer failed to provide employees with written energy control procedures in a language employees could read and understand.   g)  Planer Mill (Tilt Hoist and Planer infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to cleaning in and around the Tilt Hoist and Planer infeed conveyors, in that the employer failed to provide employees with written energy control procedures in a language employees could read and understand.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,378 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(5)(ii): Stairways were not provided with a standard handrail on at least one side or on any open side:  a)  Sawmill - Bucksaw;  on or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of 4 feet 10.5 inches to the ground below in that the employer failed to equip the stairway leading to the bucksaw with standard railing.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,963 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(d)(3)(vii): Circular log bucking or cutoff saw(s) were not so located and guarded to allow safe entrance to and exit from building(s):  a)  Sawmill;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees working in the area of the bucksaw to struck-by hazards in that the employer failed to provide effective guarding at the Bucksaw where an exit and entrance to the building was located.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,963 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(e)(6)(i)(c): Pressure feed rolls and pineapples on planer(s) were not guarded:  a)  Planer Mill - Pineapple infeed rolls and pressure infeed rolls to planer;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the employer failed to guard pressure feed rolls and pineapple rolls where employees worked in close proximity to the equipment.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $125,482 · Current $100,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a)  Sawmill (Unscrambler and Stacker infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure employees utilized the hazardous energy control procedure when employees were engaged in servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to clearing lumber jams in and around the Unscrambler and Stacker infeed conveyor systems.    b)  Sawmill (Trimsaw infeed and outfeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure employees utilized the hazardous energy control procedure when employees were engaged in servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to clearing lumber jams at the Trimsaw infeed and outfeed conveyor systems.    c)  Sawmill (Sorter);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in  that the employer failed to ensure employees utilized the hazardous energy control procedure when employees were engaged in servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to clearing lumber jams at the Sorter.    d)  Sawmill (Log Deck, Bucksaw including infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure employees utilized the hazardous energy control procedure when employees were engaged in servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to unjamming wood debris, and cleaning in and around the Log Deck and Bucksaw infeed conveyor system.    e)  Planer Mill (Stacker and infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure employees utilized the hazardous energy control procedure when employees were engaged in servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to cleaning and clearing jams at the Stacker and infeed conveyor systems.    f)  Planer Mill (Strapper);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure employees utilized the hazardous energy control procedure when employees were engaged in servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to clearing strapping jams at the Strapper.    g)  Planer Mill (Tilt Hoist and Planer infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in that the employer failed to ensure employees utilized the hazardous energy control procedure when employees were engaged in servicing and maintenance activities, including but not limited to cleaning in and around the Tilt Hoist and Planer infeed conveyors.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $17,927 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):  The floor of each workroom was not maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition.  When wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats were not provided:    a)  Under Sawmill;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto,  the employer exposed employees to slip, trip, fall and electrical hazards in that employees cleaning under the sawmill were required to walk and work in standing water.    Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $21,511 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not used where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    a)  Planer Mill;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to enforce the use of eye protection which resulted in employees being exposed to eye injuries from wood particles and dust generated by machinery and equipment operating in the area.    b)  Sawmill;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to enforce the use of eye protection which resulted in employees being exposed to eye injuries from wood particles and dust generated by machinery and equipment operating in the area.    Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 930842, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on March 5, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $25,097 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    a)  Planer Mill (Stacker);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in and around the Stacker, in that the employer did not provide employees who clean and clear jams with lockout devices to secure the hazardous energies present on the equipment.    b)  Planer Mill (Strapper);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in and around the Strapper, in that the employer did not provide employees who clean and clear jams with lockout devices to secure the hazardous energies present on the equipment.    c)  Planer Mill (Tilt Hoist and Planer infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in and around the Tilt Hoist and Planer infeed conveyors, in that the employer did not provide employees who clean with lockout devices to secure the hazardous energies present on the equipment.    d)  Sawmill (Log Deck and Bucksaw infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in and around the Log Deck and Bucksaw infeed conveyors, in that the employer did not provide employees who clean and clear jams with lockout devices to secure the hazardous energies present on the equipment.    e)  Sawmill (Unscrambler and Stacker);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards in and around the Unscrambler and Stacker, in that the employer did not provide employees who clear jams with lockout devices to secure the hazardous energies present on the equipment.    Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014,  with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 28, 2017

Penalty

Initial $25,097 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:    a) Planer Mill;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to the caught-in and struck-by hazards due the hazardous energies on the equipment located throughout the Planer Mill (including but not limited to the Stacker, Strapper, and Planer infeed) where employees are required to clear jams and clean, in that the employer failed to provide these employees with the level of training required to control and isolate the hazardous energies on equipment.     b) Sawmill;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to the caught-in and struck-by hazards due the hazardous energies on the equipment located throughout the Sawmill (including but not limited to the Log deck/Bucksaw, Sorter, Trimsaw, and Unscrambler/Stacker) where employees are required to clear jams and clean, in that the employer failed to provide these employees with the level of training required to control and isolate the hazardous energies on equipment.     Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014,  with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $17,927 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i:    a)  Planer Mill;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to hazards associated with compressed air use in that the employer permitted employees to use compressed air not reduced to less than 30 psi to clean equipment and/or to clean themselves.    b)  Sawmill;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to hazards associated with compressed air use in that the employer permitted employees to use compressed air not reduced to less than 30 psi to clean equipment and/or to clean themselves.    Dudley Lumber company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard CFR 1910.242(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 930842, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on March 5, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $14,341 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv): Elevated walk(s) and runway(s), and platform(s) 4 feet or more from floor level, were not provided with a standard railing:    a)  Planer Mill - Planer infeed catwalk;  On or about May 25, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of 4 feet 11 inches to the concrete below in that employees were required to work on a catwalk that did not have a standard railing along all open sides.    b)  Planer Mill - Trimsaw catwalk;  On or about May 25, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of 5 feet 8 inches to the concrete below in that employees were required to work on a catwalk that did not have a standard railing that included a mid-rail    c)  Sawmill - Bucksaw elevated platform;  On or about May 25, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of 8 feet to the ground below in that employees were required to access the log deck and areas around the bucksaw on elevated platforms that did not have a standard railing.    d)  Sawmill - Elevated platform at Debarker;  On or about May 25, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of 10 feet 5 inches to conveyor below in that employer failed to provide a standard railing at an unprotected edge present on an elevated platform at the debarker.    Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 9 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $25,097 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors was not in accordance with American National Standard B20.1-1957, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6:  Section 6 Design Features, Section 602 Pulleys, Sprockets, Sheaves, Drums, Blocks, and Section 19 Live Roll Conveyor:    a)  Planer Mill (Live rolls at Strapper infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that the employer failed to provide guarding at live rolls where employees were permitted to cross.    b)  Planer Mill (Trimsaw infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards in that the employer permitted employees to work within 1 foot of an unguarded rotating shaft with keyway.    c)  Sawmill (Gangsaw outfeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards in that the employer permitted employees to work within inches of an unguarded rotating coupling and shaft with keyway.     d)  Sawmill (Trimsaw infeed);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards in that the employer permitted employees to work within 1 foot of an unguarded rotating shaft with keyway.    e)  Sawmill (Edger 2);  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to caught-in and amputation hazards in that the employer permitted employees to work within 2 feet of an unguarded rotating shaft, belt and pulley.      Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.265(18)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 10 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $17,927 · Current $12,675 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means listed under the provision:    a)  Planer Mill - Electrical panel at Stacker infeed;  On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to potential electrical shock hazards in that employees worked in close proximity to an electrical panel (480V 3-phase) that was not guarded against accidental contact.    Dudley Lumber company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 12 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 Eats, Salem, AL 36874.