OSHA Inspection: RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS CO., INC.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,561 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:    a) On or about 6/7/2018, Silo Area:  The ground in the silo area had a large amount of saw dust built up, filling holes, pits, and uneven surfaces.         b) On or about 6/7/2018, Silo Area:  The silo access platform had a large amount of saw dust built up on it.     c) On or about 6/7/2018, Loading Garage:  The saw dust loading garage and access to the garage had a large amount of saw dust built up on the floors, ground and walls.    d) On or about 6/7/2018, Silo Motor Room:  The ground and equipment had a large amount of saw dust built up in the Silo Motor room.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,561 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    a) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  The exit path from the North end of the production area and tunnel area was not marked.     b) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  The exit path from the South end of the production area and Lobby area was not marked.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Sep 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $4,268 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) On or about 6/5/2018, Silo Area:  Employee performing maintenance on saw dust transfer equipment did not lock out rotating parts.    b) On or about 6/13/2018, Saw Mill:  Employees performing operations such as, but not limited to cleaning, greasing and blade changes were not locking out equipment such as, but not limited to chains, conveyors, debarker, and saws.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 6/13/2018, Saw Mill:  Breaker locks that would fit a circuit breaker for the head saw were not provided.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Sep 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $4,268 Reduced

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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) On or about 6/7/2018, Silo Area:  The transfer auger to the inclined loading conveyor was not provided with a guard.       b) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  An emergency stop device was detached from the Hawker Doweler Machine.    c) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  The blade of the Yellow Doweler saw was not adequately guarded in that portions of the blade were exposed.       d) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  The blade of the Orange Doweler saw was not adequately guarded in that portions of the blade were exposed.    e) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  Blades on the CNC Trim Saw were not adequately guarded in that portions of the blades were exposed and existing guard material was not substantial.      f) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  The interlock was bypassed on the door of the Locatelli CNC.    g) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  The Delta Lathe was not provided with a chuck guard.      h) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  The interlock was bypassed on the door of the Locatelli Sanding machine.     i) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  The blades of the Mattison Lathes were not adequately guarded, employees exposed while loading and unloading the lathes.     j) On or about 6/13/2018, Saw Mill:  The blade of a Trim Saw was not adequately guarded.     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Sep 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,561 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, were not protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafing completely:    a) On or about 6/7/2018, Silo Area:  The horizontal rotating shaft located in the silo room was not guarded.        b) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  A rotating shaft on the Yellow Doweler Saw was not guarded.      c) On or about 6/7/2018, Production Area:  A rotating shaft on the Orange Doweler Saw was not guarded.      d) On or about 6/7/2018, Finishing Room:  A rotating shaft on the striper was not guarded.     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1): Projecting key(s), setscrew(s), or other projections in revolving part(s) were not removed, made flush, or guarded by metal cover(s):  a) On or about 6/7/2018, Maintenance Area:  A Grizzly Drum Sander had projections from the end of its rotating drum.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $3,415 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) On or about 6/4/2018, Silo Area:  Pulleys for the saw dust auger were not provided with fixed guarding and were run without out guarding in place.      b) On or about 6/13/2018, Finishing Room:  An eight inch spoked pulley on the paint striper was not guarded.    Abatement certification is required for instance b.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) On or about 6/4/2018, Silo Area:  Belts for the saw dust auger were not provided with fixed guarding and were run without out guarding in place.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $3,415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) On or about 6/13/2018, Saw Mill:  The pinch point created by a chain and sprockets located at the splitter were not guarded.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,561 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(5)(i): Stairs were not constructed in accordance with 1910.28:    a) On or about 6/13/2018, Saw Mill:  Access  stairs to the supervisors office were not provided with a midrail.      b) On or about 6/13/2018, Saw Mill:  Access stairs to the head saw were not provided with a handrail.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $3,415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(d)(4)(i): Rotary barking device(s) were not guarded to protect employees from flying chips, bark, and other extraneous material:    a) On or about 6/13/2018, Saw Mill:  Access to the area in front of the debarker was not prohibited, and the tfront of the debarker was not guarded.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(e)(1)(v): Barriers were not provided to prevent employees from entering the space necessary for travel of log carriage(s):  a) On or about 6/13/2018, Saw Mill:  Two access points the head saw and carriage were not blocked by a barrier.   Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,691 · Current $3,415 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a) On or about 6/13/2018, In the facility:  Employees required to perform diagnostic testing on energized equipment were not provided with training such as, but not limited to the recognition and avoidance of electrical hazards, proper PPE selection and use, and requirements of NFPA 70E.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2): Where exposed live parts were not deenergized (i.e., for reasons of increased or additional hazards or infeasibility), other safety-related work practices were not used to protect employees who could be exposed to the electrical hazards involved:  a) On or about 6/13/2018, In the facility:  Employees required to perform diagnostic testing on energized equipment were not utilizing safety related work practices such as, but not limited to recognizing and avoiding electrical hazards, utilizing proper PPE, and following the requirements of NFPA 70E.  Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Sep 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with, and/or did not use, electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:  a) On or about 6/13/2018, In the facility:  Employees required to perform diagnostic testing on energized equipment were not utilizing PPE appropriate for the electrical exposure, such as, but not limited to voltage rated gloves and FR long sleeved shirt while testing 240 volt equipment.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 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) On or about 6/13/2018, Sawmill:  There was no signage prohibiting unauthorized foot or vehicle traffic in the log yard.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 7, 2018

Abate by

Aug 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:  a) On or about 6/7/2018, Silo area:  The power supply to an auger had broken and damaged conduit.  b) On or about 6/7/2018, Silo area:  The power supply to a motor in the silo room had broken and damaged conduit.    Abatement certification is required for these items.