OSHA Inspection: BOB DUDLEY LUMBER, LLC

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Sep 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,433 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(c):Compressed gas cylinders, portable tanks, and cargo tanks did not have pressure relief devices installed and maintained in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets S-1.1-1963 and 1965 addenda and S-1.2-1963:  a) Air holding tank, under sawmill; On or about June 23, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed the employees to explosion hazards in that the air holding tank was not equipped with a relief valve to prevent overpressurization.  b) Air holding tank, by the sorter; On or about June 23, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed the employees to explosion hazards in that the air holding tank was not equipped with a relief valve to prevent overpressurization.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Sep 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,291 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) Head saw; On or about June 22, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the head saw operator was observed conducting maintenance activities at the head saw carriage without first applying LOTO.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Sep 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   a) Head saw; On or about June 22, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the head saw operator was observed conducting maintenance activities at the head saw carriage and did not affix a lock to the energy source.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $2,574 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(c)(18)(i): Means were not provided to guard against accidental injury to personnel at conveyor transfer, loading, or discharge point(s):   a) Trim saw operator; On or about June 23, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the trim saw operator was allowed to operate the trim saw in close proximity to a shaft that was 9 1/2 inches in length and 2 1/2 inches in diameter that drove the conveyer to the trim saw infeed.  b) Wood sorter; On or about June 23, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the sorters working at the trim saw outfeed conveyer were allowed to operate in close proximity to a shaft that was 6 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter that drove the conveyer to the sorter.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Sep 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,433 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii):Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Edger operator; On or about June 23, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employees were allowed to operate a panel with open holes to the control panel that contained live electrical parts.  b) Trim saw operator; On or about June 23, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employees were allowed to work near a panel with open holes to the panel that contained live electrical parts.  c) Trim saw operator, trim saw power supply; On or about June 23, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employees were allowed to operate a panel to secure power to the trim saw with open holes to the panel that contained live electrical parts.  d) Trim saw operator, trim saw power supply MCC area; On or about June 23, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that the employees were allowed to work at or near an electrical panel with missing breaker switches creating openings to live electrical parts.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Sep 29, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(b):There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:  a) 687 HWY 26, Hatchechubbee, AL; On or about June 23, 2021 and at times prior to the employer failed to ensure that an employee that was certified in first aid was available at the worksite when there was no clinic, hospital or physician that was reasonably accessible.