OSHA Inspection: KENNEDY LAND & TIMBER, INC.

Issued

2018-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6467.00 · Current $3880.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  a) On or about March 13, 2018 at 8359 State Hwy. 10E, Shorterville, Al: The employer failed to ensure blade guards were installed on the wall exhaust fan by the bench grinder which exposed employees to potential amputation hazards from inadvertent contact.

Issued

2018-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $2335.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  a) On or about March 13, 2018 at 8359 State Hwy. 10E, Shorterville, Al: The employer failed to ensure the work rest on the bench grinder was properly adjusted which exposed employees to the hazards associated with being pulled into the grinding wheel while performing free hand grinding.

Issued

2018-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about March 13, 2018 at 8359 State Hwy. 10E, Shorterville, Al: The employer failed to ensure the tongue guard was installed and adjusted on the bench grinder which exposed employees to the hazards associated with being struck-by material or a broken grinding wheel.

Issued

2018-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $2335.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet or a fire rated barrier:  a) On or about March 13, 2018 at 8359 State Hwy. 10E, Shorterville, Al: The employer failed to ensure oxygen cylinders and fuel gas (acetylene) cylinders were stored together without a fire rated barrier as required by the standard or separation of 20 feet exposing employees to potential fire hazards.

Issued

2018-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(g)(3): The employer did not ensure operating and maintenance instructions were available in each vehicle:  a) On or about March 13, 2018 at Section 17 - R29E T-7, Shorterville, Al: The employer failed to ensure the operating and maintenance manuals from the manufacture were maintained in the skidder for reference by the operator.

Issued

2018-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) On or about March 13, 2018 at 8359 State Hwy. 10E, Shorterville, Al: The employer failed to ensure a written Hazard Communication Program for each employee exposed/using chemicals such as but not limited to gasoline, diesel fuel, and Mac's Starting Fluid was developed.