OSHA Inspection: BRUMBAUGH LUMBER LLC

Issued

Apr 11, 2022

Abate by

Jul 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $2,210 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  (a)  HEAD SAW PIT, BEHIND OPERATORS STATION - Employees were exposed to five foot fall hazards at the head saw pit behind the operator's cab where there was nothing installed to prevent falls into the pit area, on or about November 17, 2021.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 11, 2022

Abate by

Jul 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(c)(4)(vi):Walkway(s) and stairway(s), were not provided with standard handrails where required in elevated and hazardous locations:  (a)  PRODUCTION AREA, SIDE OF HEAD SAW - Employees were exposed to an approximate two foot fall onto the dust conveyor from the access walkway, on or about November 17, 2021.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 11, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,210 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3):Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  (a)  EDGER DECK, BOTTOM OF FEED AREA - The guard for the chain and sprocket that drives the adjustment mechanism for the edger table had been removed and was sitting next to the drive mechanism, which exposed employees to caught between hazards, on or about November 17, 2021.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2022

Abate by

Jul 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $2,211 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(c)(18)(i):Pulley(s), sprocket(s), sheave(s), drum(s) and block(s) of conveyor(s) were not provided with guarding to prevent the possibility of injury due to hands or parts of clothing being caught between the belt(s) and pulley(s) or chain(s) and sprockets:  (a)  EDGER DECK, OPERATORS AREA - Employees operated the edger machine where they accepted lumber from the head saw and fed it into the edger.  The drive sprockets and discharge point for the transfer chain that moved lumber from the head saw to the edger deck was not equipped with guarding to prevent caught-in injuries between the sprocket and chain and the support structure, on or about November 17, 2021.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Apr 11, 2022

Abate by

Jul 1, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(e)(6)(i)(d):Levers or controls were not arranged or guarded as to reduce the possibility of accidental operation:  (a)  EDGER DECK - Employees operated the transfer chain from the roll case to the edger, and the foot pedal that is depressed to advance the transfer chain which is located beneath the transfer station, was not protected to prevent unintentional operation of the pedal, on or about November 17, 2021.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.