OSHA Inspection: SWARTZENTRUBER SAWMILL COMPANY

Issued

Feb 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,663 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels (dBAs), the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    (a) Sawmill Saw Cutting Areas - On or about September 15, 2017, the employer did not develop a noise monitoring program for employees exposed to levels of noise exceeding 85 dBAs.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    (a) Sawmill Saw Cutting Areas - On or about September 15, 2017, the employer failed to establish an audiometric testing program for employees exposed to levels of noise exceeding 85 dBAs.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    (a) Sawmill Saw Cutting Areas - On or about September 15, 2017, the employer did not train employees having noise exposures at levels exceeding 85 dBAs.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 9, 2018

Abate by

Feb 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,326 · Current $1,996 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  (a) Log Cutting Areas -  On or about September 15, 2017, the employer failed to provide leg protection to employee(s) who operate a STIHL MS660 chain saw for cutting logs and lumber to various lengths, exposing employees to a laceration hazard.  Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,663 Reduced

Hazardous substances E101M110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(20)(vi): Provisions were not made for daily removal of refuse:  (a) Sawmill Saw Cutting Areas - On or about September 15, 2017, the employer failed to clean this area of significant accumulations of combustible wood dust from surfaces including the overhead beams, floors, wood cutting machinery, and electrical equipment, exposing employees to a fire hazard.   Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,109 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program to include the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     (a) Swartzentruber Sawmill Company -  On or about September 8, 2017, the employer failed to develop or implement a written hazard communication program to communicate and train employees on the hazards associated with working with combustible wood refuse.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 9, 2018

Abate by

Mar 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):    (a) Swartzentruber Sawmill Company -  On or about September 8, 2017, the employer failed to train employees on the hazards associated with working with combustible wood refuse.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.