OSHA Inspection: PAUL BUNYAN PRODUCTS INC.

Issued

Jun 19, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,544 · Current $3,326 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(c)(4): Standard stairs did not have a minimum width of 22 inches (56 cm) between vertical barriers:    a)  Pallet Line #2, on or about 5/16/18:  Two fixed stairways to the nail bowls along pallet line #2 did not have a minimum width of 22 inches between the vertical barriers in that they measured 17 inches and 20 inches wide on each of the stairways.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jun 19, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as required in Table D-2 of this standard:  a)  Pallet Line #1, on or about 5/16/18:  Two fixed stairways with four risers to the work platform were not provided with stair rail systems.  b)  Pallet Line #2, on or about 5/16/18:  Two fixed stairways with five risers to the work platforms for the nail bowls along pallet line #2 were not provided with a stair railing on the right side descending.  c)  Pallet Line #2, on or about 5/16/18:  A fixed stairway with four risers to the work platform was not provided with a stair rail system.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Jun 19, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,239 · Current $5,543 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a)  Main Saw Area, on or about 5/16/18:  Conveyor belt with metal lacings and pulley parts were not fully guarded on the Brewer gang saw waste belt in that there were openings on the sides of the belt at the tail pulley.    b)  Main Saw Area, on or about 5/16/18:  Ingoing nip points at the infeed chain on the Brewer multi trim saw were not adequately guarded in that the existing guard did not enclose the nip points between the chain and sprocket.    c)  Main Saw Area, on or about 5/16/18:  Conveyor belt with metal lacings and pulley parts were not guarded at the notcher feed conveyor coming off from the gang saw conveyor.    d)  Pallet Line #1, on or about 5/16/18:  Ingoing nip points at the infeed chain to stacker were not guarded.    e)  Pallet Line #2, on or about 5/16/18:  Ingoing nip points at the infeed chain to stacker were not guarded.    Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Jun 19, 2018

Abate by

Jul 9, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,544 · Current $3,326 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    a)  Pallet Line #2, on or about 5/16/18:  Flexible conduit at the stringer loader along pallet line #2 was broken at the fitting and unraveling, exposing conductors to damage.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jun 19, 2018

Abate by

Jun 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a)  Pallet Line 2, on or about 5/16/18:  Condulet cover was up out of position, at the lead board and positioner area, exposing conductors to damage.  b)  Pallet Line 1, on or about 5/16/18:  Condulet cover was missing at the boar feed sensor area, exposing conductors to damage.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.