OSHA Inspection: JAY GEE WOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC.

Issued

Dec 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,410 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.     On or about 30 October 2017, the employer did not ensure the exit routes were free and unobstructed, the emergency exit door #2 was blocked by pallets of wood. Employees working throughout the facility were exposed to fire hazards in the event of an emergency.    Abatement documentation is required for item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.    On or about 30 October 2017, the employer did not ensure that each exit sign was illuminated to the required surface value. This exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burns in the case of a fire.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 12, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,410 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(p)(4): Belt sanding machines shall be provided with guards at each nip point where the sanding belt runs on to a pulley. These guards shall effectively prevent the hands or fingers of the operator from coming in contact with the nip points. The unused run of the sanding belt shall be guarded against accidental contact.    On or about 30 October 2017, the employer failed to ensure that the belt sander was properly guarded to protect their workers from in-running nip points where the belt runs on the pulleys. This exposed the employees to ingoing nip points and caught-in hazards.    Abatement documentation is required in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).