OSHA Inspection: BOWMAN KITCHENS LLC

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:   (a)  Cabinet Shop:  On January 23, 2020 and times prior, an employee operated on Grizzly table saw (serial #8410166) to rip cut wood was not equipped with a hood guard.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  (a)  Cabinet Shop:  On January 23, 2020 and times prior, an employee operated on Grizzly table saw (serial #8410166) to rip cut wood was not equipped with a spreader.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  (a)  Cabinet Shop:  On January 23, 2020 and times prior, an employee operated on Grizzly table saw (serial #8410166) to rip cut wood was not equipped with non kickback fingers or dogs.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

May 5, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $250 Reduced

Hazardous substances M102

General-duty citation text

1910.22(a)(2) The floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition.  When wet processes are used, drainage must be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats must be provided.    (a) Cabinet Shop, Table Saw:  On January 23, 2020, combustible wood dust had accumulated on the floor below the Grizzly table saw.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,735 · Current $0 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)  Cabinet Shop:  On January 23, 2020 and times prior to, employees manufacture custom cabinetry which generates combustible wood dust and employees use M.L. Campbell Magnamax lacquer.   The employer has not implemented a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to combustible wood dust and chemicals in the lacquer.     ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.        Labeling and other forms of warnings;  2.        Safety Data Sheets;  3.        Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of safety data sheets must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)  Cabinet Shop:  On January 23, 2020 and times prior to, employees manufacture custom cabinetry which generates combustible wood dust and employees use M.L. Campbell Magnamax lacquer.   The employer did not maintain copies of the safety data sheets for the wood and wood products.       Abatement Note:  Electronic access and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee access in each workplace are created by such options.

Issued

Apr 9, 2020

Abate by

May 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):   (a)  Cabinet Shop:  On January 23, 2020 and times prior to, employees manufacture custom cabinetry which generates combustible wood dust and employees use M.L. Campbell Magnamax lacquer.   The employer has not provided employees training on the hazards associated with the combustible wood dust and the flammable wood lacquer.