OSHA Inspection: ST. CHARLES LUMBER & MOULDING

Issued

Jan 15, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:  Lockout/tagout specific procedures were not developed and implemented for machines, such as, but not limited to, moulding machines.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Jan 15, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  Where work requiring lockout was performed such as blade changes, lockout training, according to the requirement of the standard, was not provided.  (Note: lockout training is required to be documented.)  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Jan 15, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):  Energy isolation devices were missing or in disrepair on machines such as the Wadkins moulding machine #3, OGAM Regio Emilia gang rip, and the Meeren-Jounson gang rip.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Jan 15, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  When work requiring lockout was performed, such as, but not limited to, changing knife blades on moulding machines and changing blades and spacers on gang rip saws, lockout was not made.   Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Jan 15, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $1,940 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. Safety guard covers were missing or propped open on Wadkin moulding machines,  b. Safety guard cover was missing from the OGAM Regio Emilia gang rip machine,  c. Safety guard switches were not functioning on the Wadkins moulding machine #4 and the Meeren-Johnson gang rip.   Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Jan 15, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,164 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(2): Crank(s) or connecting rod(s) exposed to contact were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o) or by guardrail(s) as described in CFR 1910.219(o)(5):  Safety guard cover was missing from a circular service opening in the steel case of the OGAM Regio Emilia gang rip machine.  Moving crank rod was exposed to potential contact during operation.   IN THE ALTERNATIVE:  29 CFR 1910.219(b)(3): Tail rods or extension piston rods were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o) or by guardrail(s) as described in CFR 1910.219(o)(5):  Safety guard cover was missing from a circular service opening in the steel case of the OGAM Regio Emilia gang rip machine.  Moving crank rod was exposed to potential contact during operation.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Jan 15, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,164 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Live wires were not guarded in an electrical box adjacent to the Meeren-Johnson gang rip.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Jan 15, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electric 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 120 V duplex outlet, adjacent to the Meeren-Johnson gang rip, was not secured.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Jan 15, 2019

Abate by

Mar 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  The power cord flexible conduit was disconnected at the machine/motor covers to the planer and lift table.  Abatement documentation is required for this violation.