OSHA Inspection: BADGER PRECISION CUT STOCK, INC.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Oct 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,282 · Current $6,497 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    (a) New Mill; The energy control procedure for the Brewer Head Saw failed to identify the primary energy sources such as the power disconnect, and the subsequent steps for affixing lock(s) at the disconnect location(s), in order to isolate energy at the source.    (b) New Mill; The energy control procedure for the Nicholson Debarker failed to identify the primary energy sources such as the power disconnect, and the subsequent steps for affixing lock(s) at the disconnect location(s), in order to isolate energy at the source.    (c) Old Mill; The energy control procedure for the McDonough Bandsaw failed to identify the primary energy sources such as the power disconnect, and the subsequent steps for affixing lock(s) at the disconnect location(s), in order to isolate energy at the source.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Sep 17, 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 and control:   (a) New and Old Mill; Employees were performing authorized lockout/tagout tasks, such as but not limited to; blade changes, adjustments, sharpening of teeth, unjamming of equipment, as well as maintenance tasks without adequate training.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 26, 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):  (a) New Mill; Energy isolating devices were not operated in such a manner as to isolate the Brewer Head Saw from energy source(s) while an employee worked inside of the equipment making adjustments.      (b) New and Old Mill; Energy isolating devices were not operated in such a manner as to isolate the stacker(s) from energy source(s) while employee(s) cleared jams.    (c) Old Mill; Energy isolating devices were not operated in such a manner as to isolate the Cornell Edger saw blades from energy source(s) while employee(s) performed blade changes and adjustments.     (d) Old Mill; Energy isolating devices were not operated in such a manner as to isolate the McDonough Bandsaw from energy source(s) while employee(s) performed blade changes and adjustments.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 26, 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:   (a) New Mill; Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employee(s) while an employee was working inside of the Brewer head saw making adjustments.       (b) New and Old Mill; Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employee(s when employee(s) cleared jams on the stacker(s).    (c) Old Mill; Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employee(s) when employee(s) were performing blade changes and adjustments on the Cornell Edger.     (d) Old Mill; Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employee(s) when employee(s) were performing blade changes and adjustments on the McDonough Bandsaw.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Oct 18, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $4,642 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure(s) at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    (a) New Mill and Old Mill; The employer did not conduct an annual audit of the energy control procedures for machinery including ,but not limited to, the head saws, notchers, edgers, chippers, debarkers, conveyors, and bandsaws.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,713 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    (a) Old Mill; The McDonough Bandsaw (s/n 54-1144-TW) was not adequately guarded as the upper portion of the blade was exposed when cutting.     (b) Old Mill; The outfeed side of the Brewer Resaw was not adequately guarded along the side of the conveyor between the drive rollers and the existing top plate.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,713 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Means were not provided to guard against accidental injury to personnel at conveyor transfer, loading, or discharge point(s):    (a) Old Mill, Debarker; The underground conveyance system utilized to move wood chips was not adequately guarded.       (b) Old Mill, Debarker; The log conveyance system had an unguarded chain and sprocket.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,713 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(e)(5)(ii)(a): Top(s) and opening(s) in end and side frame(s) of edger(s) were not adequately guarded, and gears and chains were not fully housed:    (a) Old Mill, Cornell Edger; The end frames did not have adequately guarded gears and chains.     (b) New Mill, Brewer Slab Edger; The side frames did not have adequately guarded cutting saws.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,381 · Current $2,367 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed:    (a) Old Mill, Cornell Edger; The conductors entering cutout boxes were not protected from abrasion and openings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed.    (b) Old Mill, Hanchett Knife Grinder; Openings in the 480 volt cabinet were not effectively closed.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high:  (a) New Mill, 5-Head Resaw Platform; The end of the guardrail system did not have a midrail..

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Aug 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   (a) New Mill; Exit route was not kept free and unobstructed as wood piles were blocking the door.

Issued

Jul 29, 2019

Abate by

Sep 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a) Throughout the facility; The employer did not ensure the each powered industrial truck operator was trained prior to operation.