OSHA Inspection: LINCOLN LUMBER GEORGIA, LLC

Issued

2019-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9377.00 · Current $5600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards:     a) Plant - On or about 02/10/19 and at times prior thereto the outdoor inclined conveyor for the chipper was not guarded, exposing workers to unprotected ingoing nip points created by the rollers, the conveyor band, and the fixed parts of the structure.    b) Plant - On or about 02/10/19 and at times prior thereto the conveyor connecting the Tri State saw and the Newman KM-16 trim saw was not guarded, exposing workers to unprotected ingoing nip points created by the rollers, the conveyor band, and the fixed parts of the structure.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2019-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13127.00 · Current $7875.00 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) Plant - On or about 02/20/19 and at times prior thereto the outlet of the Pendu rip saw was not guarded, exposing workers to ingoing nip points created by the rollers.    b) Plant - On or about 02/20/19 and at times prior thereto the Pendu 2400 cut-off saw was not guarded.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2019-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7501.00 · Current $4500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) Plant - On or about 02/20/19 and at times prior thereto the light switch box mounted in proximity of the exit door was knocked and broken, exposing live parts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9377.00 · Current $5600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Plant - On or about 02/20/19 and at times prior thereto the LP2 208 V dead-front panel for lights and outlets had an unused opening, exposing workers to accidental contact with live parts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2019-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15002.00 · Current $6145.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    a) Plant - On or about 02/20/19 and at times prior thereto the shaft in the Morgan single head resaw did not have a complete guard. The shaft end did not present a smooth edge,  and projected more than half a diameter.    b) Plant - On or about 02/20/19 and at times prior thereto the shaft in the chain conveyor placed at the outlet of the Pendu rip saw was not guarded, and projected more than one diameter.     c) Plant - On or about 02/20/19 and at times prior thereto the conveyor connecting the Tri State saw and the KM-16 trim saw had an unguarded shaft which did not present a smooth edge, and projected one diameter.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).    Lincoln Lumber Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1072029, citation number 1, item number 2-a, and was affirmed as a final order on 10/02/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 414 County Farm Road, Brookhaven, MS 39602.

Issued

2019-07-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered:    a) Plant - On or about 02/20/19 and at times prior thereto the conveyor connecting the Tri State saw and the KM-16 trim saw had an unguarded shaft which did not present a smooth edge, and projected one diameter. The unused keyway was not filled-up or covered.    Lincoln Lumber Company was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1072029, citation number 1, item number 2-b, and was affirmed as a final order on 10/02/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 414 County Farm Road, Brookhaven, MS 39602.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).