OSHA Inspection: DUBELL LUMBER COMPANY

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11641.00 · Current $7217.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish the employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to potential fire, deflagration and explosion hazards:    a) Mill Work Area: The plastic flex hose connecting the Timesavers Incorporated sanding machine, model 137-1HD/60 serial number 24131F, to the wood dust collection system was not grounded or otherwise equipped to prevent the airflow from generating static electricity, on or about 4/3/18.      b) Mill Work Area: The plastic flex hose connecting the Mikron 645 Multi Moulder serial number MRO449 to the wood dust collection system was not grounded or otherwise equipped to prevent the airflow from generating static electricity, on or about 4/3/18      c) Mill Work Area: The plastic flex hose connecting the Extrema shaper to the wood dust collection system was not grounded or otherwise equipped to prevent the airflow from generating static electricity, on or about 4/3/18.      d) Mill Work Area: The plastic flex hose connecting the SCMI T110i to the wood dust collection system was not grounded or otherwise equipped to prevent the airflow from generating static electricity, on or about 4/3/18.      e) Mill Work Area: The plastic flex hose connecting the Northtech Planar, model NT-24-10HCVS serial number 040423, to the wood dust collection system was not grounded or otherwise equipped to prevent the airflow from generating static electricity, on or about 4/3/18.      f) Stair Mill Area: The plastic flex hose connecting the Powermatic table saw to the wood dust collection system was not grounded or otherwise equipped to prevent the airflow from generating static electricity, on or about 4/3/18.      g) Interior Door Area: The plastic flex hoses connecting the Wise Door router machine, model 8800E serial number 8800E-148, to the wood dust collection system were not grounded or otherwise equipped to prevent the airflow from generating static electricity, on or about 4/3/18.       h) Fabrication Department dust collection system: When air from the Murphy Rodgers Dust Collector model MRSE-16-4D serial number 1108 was allowed to recirculate back into the work area, the employer failed to ensure that it was equipped with a spark detection system and an abort gate to prevent a fire or explosion originating in the wood dust collector from re-entering the work area, on or about 4/3/18.       NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11641.00 · Current $7217.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) All places of employment, passage ways, storage rooms, service rooms and walking working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition:     a) Fabrication Department: Explosive wood dust was located on the work tables and equipment used in the fabrication of materials such as, but not limited to, trim and decorative pieces and doors and also on the overhead piping for the dust collection system, on or about 4/3/18.       NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances E200

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:    a) Fabrication Department: Explosive wood dust was located on the floor around work tables and equipment used in the fabrication of materials such as, but not limited to, trim and decorative pieces and doors, on or about 4/3/18.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $3093.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2) The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used eye protection that provided side protection when there was a hazard from flying objects:    a) Fabrication shop: Employees wearing prescription safety glasses were not provided side protection that protected them from flying objects, such as, but not limited to, wood chips, on or about 4/3/18.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $3093.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a) Fabrication Shop: Employees provided and required to use MSA half face air purifying respirators with organic vapor and P100 cartridges were not provided a medical evaluation to determine their ability to use the respirator, on or about 4/3/18.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8315.00 · Current $5155.00 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) Fabrication Shop: Lockout tagout procedures were not developed and utilized for employees servicing, maintaining or cleaning equipment such as, but not limited to, a Triad router model 9715 serial number 1468, a Wise Corporation stair router model 5200 serial number 5200-115, and a Wise Corporation door router machine model 8800E serial number 8800E-148, Northtech planar model NT-24-10HCVS serial number 040423, Timesave sander model 137-1HD/60 serial umber 24131, Delta DJ-20 jointer, SCMI T110I shaper, Robland table saw, M645 multi moulder serial number MR0449, Extrema shaper and Powermatic table saw, on or about 4/3/18.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8315.00 · Current $5155.00 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) Fabrication Shop: Locks and tags to isolate machines from energy sources were not provided to employees  that serviced or maintained equipment, such as, but not limited to, a Triad router model 9715 serial number 1468, a Wise Corporation stair router model 5200 serial number 5200-115, and a Wise Corporation door router machine model 8800E serial number 8800E-148, Northtech planar model NT-24-10HCVS serial number 040423, Timesave sander model 137-1HD/60 serial umber 24131, Delta DJ-20 jointer, SCMI T110I shaper, Robland table saw, M645 multi moulder serial number MR0449, Extrema shaper and Powermatic table saw, on or about 4/3/18.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8315.00 · Current $5155.00 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:    a) Fabrication Shop: Authorized employees that serviced, maintained or cleaned  equipment such as, but not limited to, a Triad router model 9715 serial number 1468, a Wise Corporation stair router model 5200 serial number 5200-115, and a Wise Corporation door router machine model 8800E serial number 8800E-148, Northtech planar model NT-24-10HCVS serial number 040423, Timesave sander model 137-1HD/60 serial umber 24131, Delta DJ-20 jointer, SCMI T110I shaper, Robland table saw, M645 multi moulder serial number MR0449, Extrema shaper and Powermatic table saw were not provided training on the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy of the sources and the methods and means for energy isolation, on or about 4/3/18.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:      a) Fabrication Shop: Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures for equipment that was serviced, maintained or cleaned, on or about 4/3/18.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $3093.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a) Fabrication shop: Employees were not trained on the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards of incipient stage fire fighting upon initial hire and annually thereafter, on or about 4/3/18.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8315.00 · Current $5155.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    a) South area of Fabrication Shop-Stair Fabrication: An automatically adjusting hood guard was not used by employees when cutting material on a Powermatic table saw,  on or about 4/3/18.    b) Center of Fabrication Shop-Interior Door area: An automatically adjusting hood guard was not used by employees when cutting material on a Robland Z237 table saw, on or about 4/3/18.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a) South area of Fabrication Shop-Stair Fabrication: A spreader was not used during the operation of a Powermatic table saw, on or about 4/3/18.  b) Center of Fabrication Shop-Interior Door area: A spread was not used during the operation of a Robland Z320 table saw, on or about 4/3/18.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:     a) South area of Fabrication Shop-Stair Fabrication: A Powermatic table saw operated daily by employees did not have non kickback fingers or dogs to prevent the material from being thrown back toward the operator, on or about 4/3/18.    b) Center of Fabrication Shop-Interior Door area: A  Robland Z320 table saw operated daily by employees did not have non kickback fingers or dogs to prevent the material from being thrown back toward the operator, on or about 4/3/18.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8315.00 · Current $5155.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed:    a) Southwest area of Fabrication Shop-Stair Fabrication: The guard on the side of the lower exposed portion of the blade on a DeWalt Radial Arm saw did not automatically adjust to the thickness of the stock being cut leaving employees exposed to the saw blade, on or about 4/3/18.    b) Northwest corner of building-Mill area: The guard on the side of the lower exposed portion of the blade on a DeWalt Radial Arm saw did not automatically adjust to the thickness of the stock being cut leaving employees exposed to the saw blade, on or about 4/3/18.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $3093.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) East side of Fabrication Shop- Interior door area: A power strip was used to power a DeWalt chop saw, on or about 4/3/18.    b) East side of Fabrication Shop-Interior door area: A four outlet receptacle used to power portable power tools was not mounted to a surface as it was designed, on or about 4/3/18.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $3093.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) East side of Fabrication Shop- Interior door area: An extension cord was used to power a DeWalt chop saw, on or about 4/3/18.    b) Center of Fabrication Shop- Exterior door area: An extension cord was used to power a router that was mounted to the door machine, on or about 4/3/18.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4989.00 · Current $3093.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) West side of Fabrication Shop-Mill Area: The power cord for a Delta DJ-20 jointer had a torn strain relief, on or about 4/3/18.    b) East side of Fabrication Shop-Interior Door Area: An extension cord used to power a DeWalt chop saw had a torn strain relief, on or about 4/3/18.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11641.00 · Current $7221.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location:    a) Mill Work Area: Electrical sources, such as, but not limited to, overhead fluorescent lights, a Hitachi miter saw model C12LSH, a DeWalt radial arm saw, 2x2 electrical receptacles behind both saws, a 460/265 volt disconnect switch, a DeWalt portable sander and an extension cord used for the DeWalt sander located in a Class II division I location, were not intrinsically safe, approved for a Class II Division I location or safe for a Class II division I location, on or about 4/3/18.    b) Stair Mill Area: Electrical sources, such as, but not limited to, overhead fluorescent lights, a Wise Corporation Stair Router model 5200 serial number 5200-115, a DeWalt radial arm saw, a Powermatic table saw, a 600 volt disconnect switch, a 460/265 volt disconnect switch, a 208 volt disconnect switch, a Timesaver 100 sanding machine, a Mikron M645 multi molder  serial number MRO449, an SCMI T110i shaper, an Extrema shaper, a Northtech planar model NT-24-10HCVS, the electrical control panel for the dust collection system and a Delta DJ-20 jointer located in a Class II division I location, were not intrinsically safe, approved for a Class II Division I location or safe for a Class II division I location, on or about 4/3/18.    c) Interior Door Area: Electrical sources, such as, but not limited to, overhead fluorescent lights, two (2) 208 volt disconnect switches, two (2) DeWalt chop saws, a Wise Corporation door router model 8800E serial number 8800E-148, a 4x4 electrical receptacle, an extension cord powering one of the DeWalt chop saws, a power strip powering the extension cord of the chop saw, and a 2x2 electrical receptacle located in a Class II division I location, were not intrinsically safe, approved for a Class II Division I location or safe for a Class II division I location, on or about 4/3/18.    d) Exterior Door Area: Electrical sources, such as, but not limited to, overhead fluorescent lighting, a DeWalt chop saw, a 2x2 electrical receptacle, a Porter and Cable router model 6902 and a Triad Router located in a Class II division I location, were not intrinsically safe, approved for a Class II Division I location or safe for a Class II division I location, on or about 4/3/18.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) Fabrication Shop: A written respiratory protection program was not developed and implemented for employees provided and required to use MSA half face air purifying respirators with organic vapor and P100 cartridges, on or about 4/3/18.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:   a) Fabrication Shop: The employer did not provide training to employees provided and required to use MSA half face air purifying respirators with organic vapor and P100 cartridges prior to initial use and annually thereafter, on or about 4/3/18.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met:  a) Fabrication Shop: The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for the chemicals used at the facility, such as, but not limited to, Extreme Adhesive PVC Trimwelder Nail Sticks, Extreme Adhesives PVC Trimwelder the Laminator and Christy's Vinyl Adhesive, on or about 4/3/18.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2018-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:      a) Fabrication Shop: Effective information and training was not provided to employees that used chemicals used at the facility, such as, but not limited to, Extreme Adhesive PVC Trimwelder Nail Sticks, Extreme Adhesives PVC Trimwelder the Laminator and Christy's Vinyl Adhesive, on or about 4/3/18.       NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.