OSHA Inspection: PINEY FOREST PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

2022-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-03-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $4351.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B):The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  On or about November 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees throughout the facility was exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when performing maintenance on a log peeler machine without energy control procedures clearly and specifically outlining the steps for shutting down,  isolating and securing the machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.

Issued

2022-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-03-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.   On or about November 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees throughout the facility was exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when performing maintenance on a log peeler machine without energy control procedures clearly and specifically outlining the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices.

Issued

2022-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-03-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control.   On or about November 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees throughout the facility was exposed to electrical shock and struck-by hazards when performing maintenance on a log peeler machine without energy control procedures clearly and specifically outlining the requirements for verifying the effectiveness of lockout devices.

Issued

2022-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $4351.00 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:  On or about November 16, 2021, and at times prior thereto,  employees in the PSP 1 Area were exposed to a caught-in hazard when performing work near an unguarded sprocket and chain on a conveyor.

Issued

2022-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $4351.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   On or about November 16, 2021, and at time prior thereto,  employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard when operating booths with exposed 110 VAC energized conductors:  a. Peeler Operator Booth b. Chop Saw Operator Booth