OSHA Inspection: DWS PALLET INC.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,587 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of each workroom was not maintained in a clean condition.     (a) Mill area, in/around hammer mill ad scrag saw:   On or prior to 5/24/18, the floor in and around the hammer mill and scrag saw had excessive accumulation of saw dust and scrap wood, exposing employees to potential fire hazards.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $2,587 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)  Middle room, between pallet assembly and main mill:  On or prior to 5/24/18, hand-fed table saw used for ripping deck boards was not equipped with an adjustable hood guard.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  The spreader in connection with groving, dodoing or rabbeting is not required.  (a)  Middle room, between pallet assembly and main mill:  On or prior to 5/24/18, hand-fed table saw used for ripping deck boards was not equipped with a spreader.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Middle room, between pallet assembly and main mill:  On or prior to 5/24/18, hand-fed table saw used for ripping deck boards was not equipped with anti-kickback fingers or dogs.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a) Pallet assembly: On or prior to 5/24/18, employees were observed using compressed air to blow off clothes and work area with regulated pressure set to as high as 120 psi.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:    (a) Main mill, near gang saw outfeed end:  On or about 5/24/18, 480 volt motor control enclosure was not protected from forklift strikes.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 11, 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 in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:  (a)    Main mill -- On or prior to 5/24/18, stair to upstairs office area lacked complete handrail on the open side, in that the lower section of the existing handrail was missing.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(6)(ii): Containers were not stored in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.  Exterior of mill, back side:   On or prior to 5/24/18, LPG cylinders were stored outside the cage.

Issued

Aug 31, 2018

Abate by

Sep 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):  Electric equipment was installed with 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)   Main mill, along back wall by Scragg Saw:  On or prior to 5/24/18, conduits housing electrical feeders from Scragg Saw disconnect were damaged.