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OSHA Inspection: TEDDER BROTHERS, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of TEDDER BROTHERS, INC. in 405 POLK ROAD 96, MENA, AR 71953 (NAICS 423310). OSHA activity number 345820351.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
405 POLK ROAD 96
City
MENA
State
AR
ZIP
71953
Mailing
405 POLK ROAD 96, MENA, AR 71953
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423310
Employees
10
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.28 B11 II

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2022
Abate by
Aug 3, 2022
Penalty
Initial $1,865 · Current $1,119 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements.  On or about March 7, 2022 , the stairs to the debarker without stair rails or handrails, exposing employees to a fall hazard.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1119
  • — Z (S) $1865

1910.133 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2022
Abate by
Aug 29, 2022
Penalty
Initial $2,486 · Current $1,492 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):  Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  On March 7, 2022, the employer did not require employees in and around the post saw and debarking machine during milling operations, exposing employees to being struck in the eyes with flying particles.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1491.6
  • — Z (S) $2486

1910.305 B02 I

Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2022
Abate by
Aug 3, 2022
Penalty
Initial $2,486 · Current $1,492 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  On or about March 7, 2022 ,  the employer did not ensure that electrical components including, but not limited to the following were equipped with covers:  (a) On the east side of the saw, 110-volt 4 plug outlet;  (b) On the west side of the debarker control building near the door, light switch.  (c) On the west side of the wood chipper, junction box at 440-volt motor.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1491.6
  • — Z (S) $2486

1910.1200 E01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2022
Abate by
Aug 3, 2022
Penalty
Initial $1,865 · Current $1,119 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):  Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   On or about March 7, 2022, throughout the facility, employees use a variety of hazardous chemical products, including but not limited to engine oil, bar lube, hydraulic oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel.  A written hazard communication program had not been developed to promote the safe handling and use of the hazardous materials.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1119
  • — Z (S) $1865

1910.1200 G08

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 26, 2022
Abate by
Aug 3, 2022
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  On or about March 7, 2022, throughout the facility, employees use a variety of hazardous chemical products, including but not limited to engine oil, bar lube, hydraulic oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel.  The employer did not ensure that copies of safety data sheets were maintained.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

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