OSHA Inspection: CEDAR CREEK MANUFACTURING, LLC

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(2): 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom was maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition:  a) On October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to slip and trip hazards where excess debris and scrap wood were allowed to accumulate under and around machines including but not limited to the scarford machine, post cleaner and the picket trim saw.

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2926.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee was not instructed in the purpose and use of energy control procedures:  a) On October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards from the unexpected start up of a machine during maintenance.

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2341.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  a) On October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto, employees operate the Caterpillar RC60 forklift.

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) Scarford Machine; on October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto: employees were exposed to amputation hazards when cutting cedar posts down to 8 and 10 foot lengths.   b) Drill Press; on October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto: employees were exposed to flying chips and debris when drilling holes in cedar posts.

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3511.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): All sprocket wheels and chains more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform were not enclosed. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling was not provided:   a) On October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to in-going nip points and/or caught-in hazards from unguarded chain drives underneath and on the left side of the edger.    b) On October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to in-going nip points and/or caught-in hazards from unguarded chain drives at the operator's station on the picket trim saw.  c) On October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to in-going nip points and/or caught-in hazards from two unguarded vertical chain drives on the right side of the picket splitter, and from unguarded chain drives at the operator's station of the picket splitter.

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(c)(4)(ii): Walkway(s) were not evenly floored:  a) On October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to tripping hazards on the east side of the second floor where the floor was displaced up to  2 inches.

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(c)(4)(iv): All elevated walks, runways, or platforms,  4 feet or more from the floor level, were not provided with a standard railing except on loading or unloading sides of platforms. For heights exceeding 6 feet, a standard toe board was not provided to prevent material from rolling or falling off:  a) Cedar Mill: On or about October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fall hazards of up to 8 feet  while working on the elevated walkway of the second floor of the mill.  b) On October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to floor hazards in multiple locations where the chute used for scrap wood on the second floor was not provided with railing.

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(c)(5)(ii): Stairways were not provided with a standard handrail on at least one side or on any open side:  a) On or about October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto employees were exposed to fall hazards where the middle set of stairs next to the picket trim saw was missing a handrail on an open side.   b) On or about October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto employees were exposed to fall hazards where the top of the handrail on the east set of stairs was in poor condition and the bottom of the handrail did not extend the full length of the stairs.

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(e)(4)(ii)(a): Trimmer saw(s) were not guarded in front by adequate baffles to protect against flying debris and they were not securely bolted to a substantial frame. These guards for a series of saws shall be set as close to the top of the trimmer table as is practical:  a) Picket Trim Saw; on October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto: employees were exposed to flying chips/debris and amputation hazards from inadequately guarded blades when cutting cedar pickets to length.  b) Post Trim Saw; on October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto: employees were exposed to flying chips/debris and amputation hazards from an unguarded circular saw blade when cutting cedar posts.

Issued

2021-03-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Edger; on October 26, 2020 and times prior thereto: employees were exposed to caught-by hazards from moving gears and rolls where the top of the blade was not adequately guarded.