EVERETT, PA —
OSHA Inspection: BLUE TRIANGLE HARDWOODS, LLC
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of BLUE TRIANGLE HARDWOODS, LLC in 156 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, EVERETT, PA 15537 (NAICS 321113). OSHA activity number 343204558.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BLUE TRIANGLE HARDWOODS, LLC
- Site address
- 156 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
- City
- EVERETT
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 15537
- Mailing
- 156 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, EVERETT, PA 15537
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321113
- Employees
- 110
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.265 C21 II A
- Issued
- Oct 25, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 16, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,239 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.265(c)(21)(ii)(a): Hog mills were not designed and arranged so that from no position on the rim of the chute were the distance(s) to the cutter knives less than 40 inches: a) Chipper Room, 156 Industrial Boulevard, Everett, PA 15537: On or about June 21, 2018, the hog mill chipper chute opening on a Fulgum brand chipper (serial number FI-FEW-1998) was as close as 16.5 inches from the cutting knives of the chipper.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $9239
1910.265 D02 I B
- Issued
- Oct 25, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.265(d)(2)(i)(b): Log unloading areas were not arranged and maintained to provide a safe working area: a) Receiving yard, 156 Industrial Boulevard, Everett, PA 15537: On or about May 17, 2018, employees working in the receiving yard were exposed to struck-by hazards created the unregulated movement of vehicles and the lack of safe zones were employees could access and exit their vehicles.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.265 D02 I D
- Issued
- Oct 25, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.265(d)(2)(i)(d): Sign(s) were not posted prohibiting unauthorized foot or vehicle traffic in log unloading and storage area(s): a) Receiving yard, 156 Industrial Boulevard, Everett, PA 15537: On or about May 17, 2018, signs were not posted in the receiving yard prohibiting unauthorized foot or vehicle traffic.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B07 I
- Issued
- Oct 25, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,543 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed: a) Receiving Yard Log office, 156 Industrial Boulevard, Everett, PA 15537: Observed on or about June 5, 2018, unused openings in a box housing a light switch were not effectively closed. The light switch was located inside the building to the right of the door.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $5543
1910.305 A02 IX
- Issued
- Oct 25, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard: a) Receiving Yard Log office, 156 Industrial Boulevard, Everett, PA 15537: Observed on or about June 5, 2018, the light bulbs on a light fixture located to the right of the door were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Oct 25, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) Receiving Yard Log office, 156 Industrial Boulevard, Everett, PA 15537: Observed on or about June 5, 2018, portable fire extinguishers were located on the floor and on wooden shelves which could make it difficult for them to be located and accessed in the event of a fire.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 II
- Issued
- Oct 25, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 1, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space about electrical equipment was used for storage: a) Receiving Yard Log office, 156 Industrial Boulevard, Everett, PA 15537: Observed on or about June 5, 2018, access to an electric panel was restricted by wooden shelves that were installed directly in front of the panel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343204558.
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