OSHA Inspection: MOUNTAIN LUMBER CO., LLC

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $4,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Panel Area: On February 24, 2020, an employees was constructing panels using a Bostitch pneumatic nail gun without the use of eye protection.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 19, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,048 · Current $2,450 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    (a) Paint Area: On or about February 24, 2020 and times prior, the employer requires the use of respirators during painting operations, but has not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program to include employee medical evaluations and annual fit testing.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 26, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1): The spraybooth was not substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry.    (a) Spray Room: On February 24, 2020 and times prior, the booth used by employees for spraying operations was constructed primarily of combustible material, wooden beams, panels and plywood.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  (a) Spray Room: On February 24, 2020 and times prior, flammable material including Polarion Catalyst 5:1 was stored along the outer wall of the spray booth that was constructed of a combustible material.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a) Fill Area: On February 24, 2020 and times prior, employees operated a switch to power an in house table in an up and down motion. The control and table wires were connect via metal junction box that was not securely attached to a surface or other structure to provide rigid support.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a): On February 24, 2020 and times prior, employees operated a switch to raise and lower the fill table. The control and table wires were connect via metal junction box that contained missing knockout covered in duct tape.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $825 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30.     (a) Facility: On February 24, 2020 and times prior, a summary of the 2019 OSHA Injuries and Illnesses Log had not been completed or posted.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  (a) Shop Floor: On February 24, 2020 and times prior, fire extinguishers located on the fork lifts, such as the Yale Diesel (Model GDP120MJNPBV110)  were not visually inspected monthly.  (b) Spray Room: On February 24, 2020 and times prior, the fire extinguisher located in the spray room was not visually inspected monthly.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   (a) Fork Lift: On February 24, 2020 and times prior, the fire extinguisher located on the Yale Diesel (Model GDP120MJNPBV110) was not subjected to an annual maintenance check.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $757 · Current $475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    (a) Shop Floor: On February 24, 2020 and times prior, employees operate fork lifts including, but not limited to the Toyota Standing Lift (Model 6BRU18) and the Yale (Model GLP050VXEUSE084) to move product throughout the facility. The fork lifts do not undergo pre-shift examinations to ensure proper functionality.

Issued

May 26, 2020

Abate by

Jun 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 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 product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  (a) Utility Line: On February 24, 2020 and times prior, employees use tints that contain Sayerlack Hydroplus Waterborne Clear self-sealing topcoat from secondary containers that were stored in quantities beyond immediate use and were insufficiently labeled to provide at general information regarding their hazards.