OSHA Inspection: COLEY STALLWORTH, LLC

Issued

Nov 12, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $1,600 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:    a) Re-saw outfeed area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 100.5% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) of 90.1 dBA) which is approximately 2.512 times the action level of 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA of 83.4 dBA). Results are based on a 475 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 33 minute period not sampled.  The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program.    b) Timber grader, main production area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 89.8% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.5 dBA) which is approximately 2.245 times the action level of the 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA of 83.4 dBA). Results are based on a 458 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 31 minute period not sampled.  The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program.    c) Main production area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 94.5% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.5 dBA) which is approximately 2.362 times the action level of the 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA 83.4 dBA).  Results are based on a 478 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 29 minute period not sampled.  The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program.      d) Re-saw infeed area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 131.9% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 91.1 dBA) which is approximately 3.297 times the action level of the 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA 83.4 dBA).  Results are based on a 456 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 31 minute period not sampled.  The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program.

Issued

Nov 12, 2019

Abate by

Dec 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  a) Re-saw outfeed area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 100.5% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) of 90.1 dBA) which is approximately 2.512 times the action level of 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA of 83.4 dBA). Results are based on a 475 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 33 minute period not sampled. The employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise.  b) Timber grader, main production area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 89.8% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.5 dBA) which is approximately 2.245 times the action level of the 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA of 83.4 dBA). Results are based on a 458 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 31 minute period not sampled. The employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise.  c) Main production area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, them employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 94.5% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.5 dBA) which is approximately 2.362 times the action level of the 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA 83.4 dBA).  Results are based on a 478 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 29 minute period not sampled.  The employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise.  d) Re-saw infeed area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 131.9% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 91.1 dBA) which is approximately 3.297 times the action level of the 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA 83.4 dBA).  Results are based on a 456 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 31 minute period not sampled.  The employer had not developed a monitoring program to ensure employees were adequately protected from noise.

Issued

Nov 12, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    a) Re-saw outfeed area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 100.5% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) of 90.1 dBA) which is approximately 2.512 times the action level of 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA of 83.4 dBA). Results are based on a 475 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 33 minute period not sampled.  The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k)    b) Timber grader, main production area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 89.8% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.5 dBA) which is approximately 2.245 times the action level of the 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA of 83.4 dBA). Results are based on a 458 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 31 minute period not sampled.  The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k).    c) Main production area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 94.5% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 89.5 dBA) which is approximately 2.362 times the action level of the 40% dose (equivalent to an 10  hour TWA 83.4 dBA).  Results are based on a 478 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 29 minute period not sampled.  The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k).      d) Re-saw infeed area; On or about October 8, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 131.9% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 91.1 dBA) which is approximately 3.297 times the action level of the 40% dose (equivalent to an 10 hour TWA 83.4 dBA).  Results are based on a 456 minute sampling period conducted.  Exposure calculations included a zero increment for the 31 minute period not sampled.  The employer did not train each employee who was exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k).

Issued

Nov 12, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.    a) Production area; On or about October 9, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer failed to implement a written hazard communication program to include hazard identifiers, safety data sheets, and training to employees for chemicals in use at the work place such as gasoline, diesel fuel, grease, and oil exposing the employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Nov 12, 2019

Abate by

Dec 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  a) Production area; On or about October 9, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer failed to maintain safety data sheets for chemicals in use at the work place such as gasoline, diesel fuel, grease, and oil exposing the employees to chemical hazards.

Issued

Nov 12, 2019

Abate by

Jan 7, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Production area; On or about October 9, 2019 and at times prior to, the employer failed to provide effective information and training to employees for chemicals in use at the work place such as gasoline, diesel fuel, grease, and oil exposing the employees to chemical hazards.