OSHA Inspection: JEFFERSON COUNTY TIMBER, LLC

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  (a)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019  boxes, oil, paper, cobwebs, chips, splinters, shavings, were on floors and sawdust had accumulated around band saw exposing employees to fire and trip hazards.  (b)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 portable restrooms, restroom, tool room and were not clean and sanitary exposing employees to health hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $3,084

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29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 the employer had not inspected walking-working surfaces and employees were exposed to fall and trip hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  (a)  Sawmill -  On or about October 16, 2020 the employer had not certified that an assessment of the workplace had been conducted to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) exposing employees to hearing loss, eye and limb injuries.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 employee handling slabs on sawmill deck was not wearing eye protection exposing the employee to eye injury.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Enclosed workplace(s) were not so constructed, equipped, and maintained to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, or other vermin. A continuing and effective extermination program was not in place:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 bats were present in the facility and the employer did not have vermin control program in place exposing employees to health hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 the functional lavatory was not clean and sanitary exposing employees to health hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 cleansing agent was not provided exposing employees to health hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 only cold running water was provided exposing employees to health hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv): Lavatories were not provided with individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 a means to dry hands was not provided exposing employees to health hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $3,856

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29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i): Caution signs were not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices:  (a)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2109 caution signs warning employees not to enter area near head saw until saw came to a complete stop and was locked out were not posted exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 29, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.265(c)(11): Physical hazard(s) was not marked as specified in 1910.144 of this part:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 areas around log deck and sorter were not posted with notice of pending hazards and as a prohibited area for foot traffic exposing employees to struck-by hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $5,398

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019  lockout devices were not applied to all energy sources while repairs were made to the head rig exposing employees to struck-by and amputation hazards.   (b) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 employees change the blades on chipper without locking energy sources exposing employee to struck-by and amputation hazards.  (c) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 energy sources were not locked out when employees perform end of day cleanup and maintenance of mill equipment exposing employees to struck-by and amputation hazards. 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019  lockout devices were not applied to all energy sources while repairs were made to the head rig exposing employees to struck-by and amputation hazards.   (b) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 employees change the blades on chipper without locking energy sources exposing employee to struck-by and amputation hazards.  (c) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 energy sources were not locked out when employees perform end of day cleanup and maintenance of mill equipment exposing employees to struck-by and amputation hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) Battery Charging Area - On or about 16, 2019 the employer did not provide an emergency eyewash station where batteries are charged exposing employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 the employer did not certify that employees operating powered industrial trucks had been trained and evaluated exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  (a)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 employees were using compressed air to blow saw dust and wood chips off surfaces and their clothing.  The operating pressure was 60 p.s.i. exposing employees to eye injuries and embolism hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 29, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $3,084

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv): Elevated walk(s), platform(s) and runway(s), 4 feet or more from floor level, were not provided with a standard railing:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 catwalks at stairway landing and on east side of cutoff saw cab did not have standard railings in place exposing employees to fall hazard.  (b) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 opening on saw deck adjacent to log deck did not have its chain mid-rail in place exposing employees to fall hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $3,856

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(vi): Walkway(s) and stairway(s), with standard handrails, were not provided where required in elevated and hazardous locations:  (a)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 walkway(s) and stairway(s) were not provided where employees cross chipper and head saw conveyers exposing employee(s) to fall and amputation hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $3,084

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors were not in accordance with American National Standard B20.1-1957.  Pulley(s), sprocket(s), sheave(s), drum(s) and block(s) of conveyor(s) were not arranged to prevent the possibility of injury due to hands or parts of clothing being caught between the belt(s) and pulley(s) or chain(s) and sprocket(s), or cable(s) and sheave(s), drum(s) or block(s):  (a)  Sawmill  - On or about October 16, 2019 ingoing nip point between belt and tail drum on the conveyor near head saw tiller's station was not guarded exposing employees to amputation hazard.  (b)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 belt and pulley for motor drive on the conveyor near head saw tiller's station was not fully enclosed exposing employees to amputation hazard.  (c)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 belt and pulley and chain and sprocket on cutoff saw conveyer were not guarded exposing employees to amputation hazard.  (d)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 tail drums, rollers and belt and pulleys on chipper conveyor system were not guarded exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors were not in accordance with American National Standard B20.1-1957. Convenient means for stopping the motor or engine was not provided at the operator's station:  (a)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 emergency stops for conveyors were not provided at head saw tiller operator station exposing employee(s) to struck-by and amputation hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(20)(vi): Provision for the daily removal of refuse were not made in all operations not required to have an exhaust system or having refuse too heavy, bulky, or otherwise unsuitable to be handled by the exhaust system:   (a)  Sawmill - On or about October 17, 2019 saw dust created by band saw was not removed daily exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 29, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $3,856

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(21)(i): The chipper spout was not enclosed to a height of not less than 36 inches from the floor or the operator's platform. A safety belt and lifeline was not worn by workmen when working at or near the unguarded spout:  (a)  Sawmill - During the period October 16, 2019 employee(s) required to feed spillage into unguarded chipper were not provided a tethered safety belt exposing employee(s) to amputation hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $3,856

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(d)(2)(i)(d): Sign(s) were not posted prohibiting unauthorized foot or vehicle traffic in log unloading and storage area(s):  (a) Log yard - On or about  October 16, 2019  there were no signs posted prohibiting unauthorized foot traffic in log unloading and storage areas exposing employees to being struck by logs and heavy equipment.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $3,856

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(e)(1)(v):  A barrier was not provided to prevent employees from entering the space necessary for travel of the carriage, with headblocks fully receded, for the full length and extreme ends of carriage runways. Warning signs were not posted at possible entry points to this area:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 barriers and warning signs were not in place to prevent employees from entering travel area of head saw carriage exposing employees to struck-by hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(e)(1)(vii): Log carriage track(s) were not provided with sweeping devices to keep track rails clear of debris:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 rail sweeps were not adjusted to remove debris from rails exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 29, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

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 in that the employer did not ensure through examination the safety of the equipment:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 there were damaged electrical cabinets, cabinet missing cover, cabinets and outlets covered with cobwebs exposing employees to fire and electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $3,084

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):   (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 a circuit breaker panel had its cover missing exposing employees an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  (a)  Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 extension cord powering a DeWalt portable drill had its ground pin missing exposing employees to electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $2,313

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 an extension cord was used to power a diesel fueling tank's pump exposing employees to fire hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 an extension cord was used to power diesel fueling tank's pump was run through hole in wall exposing employees to electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $3,084

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  (a)  Saw Mill - On or about October 16, 2019 employees used chemical products, such as but not limited to: diesel, Anchorseal 2, Grade 2 Babbitt, acetylene and hydraulic oil, and the employer had not implemented a hazard communication program exposing employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $3,084

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  (a)  Saw Mill - On or about October 16, 2019 employees used chemical products, such as but not limited to: diesel, acetylene and hydraulic oil, and the employer had not implemented a hazard communication program exposing employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $3,084

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)  Saw Mill - On or about October 16, 2019 employees used chemical products, such as but not limited to: diesel, acetylene and hydraulic oil, and the employer had not trained employees as required exposing employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

May 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $771 · Current $771

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300A) and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 the employer was not maintaining the required injury and illness records.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 a fire extinguisher on the saw deck was not mounted exposing employees to injury.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 29, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $3,084

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders were not located where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 acetylene cylinders in storage were not secured in place exposing employees to struck-by hazard. 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders were not located where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 acetylene cylinders in storage were not secured in place exposing employees to struck-by hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire:  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 an oxygen cylinder was stored near 6 acetylene cylinders exposing employees to fire hazard.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 22, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(v):  (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 a 900 gallon diesel fueling tank was not labeled with the identity of its contents and the appropriate hazard warnings.