OSHA Inspection: B & B WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Nov 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $2,340 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  On or about July 7, 2021, the employer failed to provide formal instruction to powered industrial truck (PIT) operators.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Nov 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii):An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  On or about July 7, 2021, the employer failed to evaluate each PIT operator's performance at least every three years.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Nov 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,340 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(3):Unauthorized personnel were permitted to ride on industrial truck(s):  On or about July 7, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that unauthorized personnel do not ride on PITs.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Nov 3, 2021

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:  On or about July 7, 2021, the employer failed to ensure that monthly visual inspections of fire extinguishers are conducted.

Issued

Oct 7, 2021

Abate by

Nov 3, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(2):The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  On or about July 7, 2021, the employer failed to provide fire extinguisher training at initial employment and annually thereafter.  Note the employer may exercise one of the following options:   1. Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75  to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50  to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR also apply.   2. Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).   3. Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).