OSHA Inspection: SUN MOUNTAIN LUMBER, INC.

Issued

Nov 5, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,068 · Current $7,068

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. Bark Bin: On or about October 25, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to the rotating auger located in the bark bin while accessing and egressing the platform to perform maintenance operations on the Motor Drive Assembly.

Issued

Nov 5, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. Bark Bin Motor Auger Motor Drive Assembly: On or about October 25, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while performing oiling and greasing operations on an unguarded chain and sprocket assembly used to drive the Bark Bin Auger.   b. Sawdust Motor Auger Motor Drive Assembly: On or about October 25, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while performing oiling and greasing operations on an unguarded chain and sprocket assembly used to drive the Sawdust Bin Auger.

Issued

Nov 5, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,641 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(23)(i): Guarding. Open bins, bunkers, and hoppers whose upper edges extend less than 3 feet above working level were not equipped with standard handrails and toe boards, or did not have their tops covered by a substantial grill or grating with openings small enough to prevent a man from falling through:     a. Bark and Sawdust Bin Auger Motor Drive: On or about October 25, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30 feet into a Bark and Sawdust Bin while performing oiling and greasing operations. The oiling and greasing operations are located in direct proximity to a 4 foot by 2 foot hole opening in the Bark and Sawdust Bin.     b. Bark Bin Auger Shaft: On or about October 25, 2018, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 30 feet in the Bark Bin while accessing the platform to perform maintenance activities on the Bark and Sawdust Bin drive motors. The access route had two hole openings which were approximately 5 feet by 3 feet and 5 feet by 2 feet.

Issued

Nov 5, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $16,630 · Current $16,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:  a. Bark and Sawdust Bin Motor Drive Assembly: On or about October 21, 2018, and at times prior, an employee suffered an amputation while performing oiling and greasing operation on the energized Sawdust Motor Drive Assembly.  Sun Mountain Lumber, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1323405, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on August 13, 2018 with respect to the workplace located at 181 Greenhouse Road, Deer Lodge, MT 59722.