OSHA Inspection: OAK CREEK WOOD PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Abate by

Nov 14, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,629 · Current $5,172 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(b)(1):When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible administrative or engineering controls were not utilized:  On or about March 18, 2022, and days prior, employees performed work on the shop floor while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without a continuing and effective hearing conservation program in place. The employer failed to implement feasible administrative or engineering controls and did not require the use of hearing protection where these controls were not effective in reducing exposure below the action level of 85dBA.   (a) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the trim saw was exposed to noise at 319.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 98.9dBA, as measured over 445 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.4dBA accounting for the period of 35 minutes unmonitored.  (b) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 95% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.8dBA, as measured over 406 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.6dBA accounting for the period of 74 minutes unmonitored.  (c) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 262% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 448 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.9dBA accounting for the period of 32 minutes unmonitored.  (d) On April 26, 2022, an employee performing pallet disassembly in the disassembly area was exposed to noise at 215.4% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 371 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.5dBA accounting for the period of 109 minutes unmonitored.  (e) On April 26, 2022, an employee Nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 254.3% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.1dBA, as measured over 456 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.7dBA accounting for the period of 24 minutes unmonitored.  (f) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing and performing disassembly was exposed to noise at 308.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.8dBA, as measured over 380 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.1dBA accounting for the period of 100 minutes unmonitored.  (g) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the auto nailer was exposed to noise at 115.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.5dBA, as measured over 388 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91dBA accounting for the period of 92 minutes unmonitored.  (h) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the chop was exposed to noise at 101.2% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.4dBA, as measured over 457 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 90.1dBA accounting for the period of 23 minutes unmonitored.  (i) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 89.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.3dBA, as measured over 407 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.2dBA accounting for the period of 73 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of 29 CFR 1910.95, whenever employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent:  On or about March 18, 2022, and days prior, employees performed work on the shop floor while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without a continuing and effective hearing conservation program in place. The employer failed to implement the hearing conservation program to include monitoring to identify employees for inclusion into the  program, audiometric testing to provide surveillance for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and hearing conservation training.  (a) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the trim saw was exposed to noise at 319.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 98.9dBA, as measured over 445 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.4dBA accounting for the period of 35 minutes unmonitored.  (b) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 95% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.8dBA, as measured over 406 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.6dBA accounting for the period of 74 minutes unmonitored.  (c) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 262% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 448 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.9dBA accounting for the period of 32 minutes unmonitored.  (d) On April 26, 2022, an employee performing pallet disassembly in the disassembly area was exposed to noise at 215.4% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 371 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.5dBA accounting for the period of 109 minutes unmonitored.  (e) On April 26, 2022, an employee Nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 254.3% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.1dBA, as measured over 456 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.7dBA accounting for the period of 24 minutes unmonitored.  (f) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing and performing disassembly was exposed to noise at 308.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.8dBA, as measured over 380 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.1dBA accounting for the period of 100 minutes unmonitored.  (g) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the auto nailer was exposed to noise at 115.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.5dBA, as measured over 388 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91dBA accounting for the period of 92 minutes unmonitored.  (h) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the chop was exposed to noise at 101.2% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.4dBA, as measured over 457 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 90.1dBA accounting for the period of 23 minutes unmonitored.  (i) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 89.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.3dBA, as measured over 407 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.2dBA accounting for the period of 73 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Abate by

Nov 14, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(d)(1):When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  On or about March 18, 2022, and days prior, employees performed work on the shop floor while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without a continuing and effective hearing conservation program in place with the element of employee monitoring for inclusion.  (a) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the trim saw was exposed to noise at 319.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 98.9dBA, as measured over 445 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.4dBA accounting for the period of 35 minutes unmonitored.  (b) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 95% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.8dBA, as measured over 406 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.6dBA accounting for the period of 74 minutes unmonitored.  (c) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 262% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 448 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.9dBA accounting for the period of 32 minutes unmonitored.  (d) On April 26, 2022, an employee performing pallet disassembly in the disassembly area was exposed to noise at 215.4% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 371 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.5dBA accounting for the period of 109 minutes unmonitored.  (e) On April 26, 2022, an employee Nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 254.3% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.1dBA, as measured over 456 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.7dBA accounting for the period of 24 minutes unmonitored.  (f) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing and performing disassembly was exposed to noise at 308.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.8dBA, as measured over 380 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.1dBA accounting for the period of 100 minutes unmonitored.  (g) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the auto nailer was exposed to noise at 115.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.5dBA, as measured over 388 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91dBA accounting for the period of 92 minutes unmonitored.  (h) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the chop was exposed to noise at 101.2% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.4dBA, as measured over 457 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 90.1dBA accounting for the period of 23 minutes unmonitored.  (i) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 89.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.3dBA, as measured over 407 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.2dBA accounting for the period of 73 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(1):The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:  On or about March 18, 2022, and days prior, employees performed work on the shop floor while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without ensuring audiometric testing was done for each employee covered under the hearing conservation program in order to detect any instances of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).   (a) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the trim saw was exposed to noise at 319.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 98.9dBA, as measured over 445 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.4dBA accounting for the period of 35 minutes unmonitored.  (b) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 95% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.8dBA, as measured over 406 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.6dBA accounting for the period of 74 minutes unmonitored.  (c) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 262% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 448 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.9dBA accounting for the period of 32 minutes unmonitored.  (d) On April 26, 2022, an employee performing pallet disassembly in the disassembly area was exposed to noise at 215.4% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 371 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.5dBA accounting for the period of 109 minutes unmonitored.  (e) On April 26, 2022, an employee Nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 254.3% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.1dBA, as measured over 456 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.7dBA accounting for the period of 24 minutes unmonitored.  (f) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing and performing disassembly was exposed to noise at 308.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.8dBA, as measured over 380 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.1dBA accounting for the period of 100 minutes unmonitored.  (g) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the auto nailer was exposed to noise at 115.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.5dBA, as measured over 388 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91dBA accounting for the period of 92 minutes unmonitored.  (h) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the chop was exposed to noise at 101.2% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.4dBA, as measured over 457 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 90.1dBA accounting for the period of 23 minutes unmonitored.  (i) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 89.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.3dBA, as measured over 407 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.2dBA accounting for the period of 73 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(i)(2):The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by employees whose exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:  On or about March 18, 2022, and days prior, employees performed work on the shop floor while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without a continuing and effective hearing conservation program in place. The employer failed to implement the use of hearing protection for employees whose exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels.  (a) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the trim saw was exposed to noise at 319.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 98.9dBA, as measured over 445 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.4dBA accounting for the period of 35 minutes unmonitored.  (b) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 95% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.8dBA, as measured over 406 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.6dBA accounting for the period of 74 minutes unmonitored.  (c) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 262% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 448 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.9dBA accounting for the period of 32 minutes unmonitored.  (d) On April 26, 2022, an employee performing pallet disassembly in the disassembly area was exposed to noise at 215.4% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 371 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.5dBA accounting for the period of 109 minutes unmonitored.  (e) On April 26, 2022, an employee Nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 254.3% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.1dBA, as measured over 456 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.7dBA accounting for the period of 24 minutes unmonitored.  (f) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing and performing disassembly was exposed to noise at 308.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.8dBA, as measured over 380 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.1dBA accounting for the period of 100 minutes unmonitored.  (g) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the auto nailer was exposed to noise at 115.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.5dBA, as measured over 388 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91dBA accounting for the period of 92 minutes unmonitored.  (h) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the chop was exposed to noise at 101.2% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.4dBA, as measured over 457 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 90.1dBA accounting for the period of 23 minutes unmonitored.  (i) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 89.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.3dBA, as measured over 407 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.2dBA accounting for the period of 73 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(k)(1):The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  On or about March 18, 2021, and days prior, employees performed work on the shop floor while being exposed to noise levels that equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (dBA), or an equivalent dose of fifty percent, without a continuing and effective hearing conservation that included training (both annual and initial) to inform employees about the effects of noise on hearing, hearing protectors, and audiometric testing.  (a) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the trim saw was exposed to noise at 319.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 98.9dBA, as measured over 445 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.4dBA accounting for the period of 35 minutes unmonitored.  (b) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 95% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.8dBA, as measured over 406 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.6dBA accounting for the period of 74 minutes unmonitored.  (c) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 262% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 448 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.9dBA accounting for the period of 32 minutes unmonitored.  (d) On April 26, 2022, an employee performing pallet disassembly in the disassembly area was exposed to noise at 215.4% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.4dBA, as measured over 371 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.5dBA accounting for the period of 109 minutes unmonitored.  (e) On April 26, 2022, an employee Nailing in the assembly area was exposed to noise at 254.3% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 97.1dBA, as measured over 456 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 96.7dBA accounting for the period of 24 minutes unmonitored.  (f) On April 26, 2022, an employee nailing and performing disassembly was exposed to noise at 308.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.8dBA, as measured over 380 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.1dBA accounting for the period of 100 minutes unmonitored.  (g) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the auto nailer was exposed to noise at 115.5% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 92.5dBA, as measured over 388 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91dBA accounting for the period of 92 minutes unmonitored.  (h) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the chop was exposed to noise at 101.2% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.4dBA, as measured over 457 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 90.1dBA accounting for the period of 23 minutes unmonitored.  (i) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the resaw machinery was exposed to noise at 89.1% of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 90.3dBA, as measured over 407 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.2dBA accounting for the period of 73 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Abate by

Feb 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $7,106 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1000(c): An employee was exposed to inert or nuisance wood dust in excess of the 8-hour time weighted average limits of 15 mg/m^3 listed in Table Z-3:  (a) On April 26, 2022, an employee operating the trim saw  was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) at an 8-hour time weighted average of 19 milligrams per cubic meter of air (mg/m^3, approximately 1.357 times the limit of 15 milligrams per cubic meter of air (mg/m^3).  The sample was collected on April 26, 2022, for the first shift, during a 448 minute sampling period and exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 32 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Abate by

Feb 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):  (a) On or about April 26, 2022, an employee operating the trim saw  was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) at an 8-hour time weighted average of 19 milligrams per cubic meter of air (mg/m^3, approximately 1.357 times the limit of 15 milligrams per cubic meter of air (mg/m^3).  The sample was collected on April 26, 2022, for the first shift, during a 448 minute sampling period and exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 32 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Abate by

Feb 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(a)(2): The employer did not establish and maintain a respiratory protection program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.134(c):   (a) On or about April 26, 2022, the employer did not implement a respiratory protection program to protect employees from airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) at an 8-hour time weighted average greater then the limit of 15 milligrams per cubic meter of air (mg/m^3).

Issued

Aug 17, 2022

Abate by

Sep 6, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.   (a) On or about March 18, 2022, the employer failed to compile a list of the hazardous chemicals, including chemicals/cleaning supplies in the closet, propane tanks near the garage door on the south side of the building, and wood dust that were known to be present onsite, as a part of the hazard communication program requirements.