OSHA Inspection: SCHMITT TIMBER CORPORATION

Issued

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7969.00 · Current $3985.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):  (a) North Debarker; An employee performed service and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, lubricating log decks and conveyance equipment, and jam clearing, without isolating equipment energy source(s).  (b) South Debarker; An employee performed service and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, lubricating the log chop saw, log decks and conveyance equipment, jam clearing, and sawdust/debris removal, without isolating equipment energy source(s).  (c) Grade Lumber Mill; An employee performed blade changes on the Brewco Resaw without isolating equipment energy source(s).  (d) Pallet Mill; Employee(s) performed service and maintenance tasks involving lubricating the bearings, chains, and associated equipment on the 6-Head Trim Saw without isolating equipment energy source(s).

Issued

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  (a) North Debarker; An employee performed service and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, lubricating log decks and conveyance equipment, and jam clearing, without affixing lockout or tagout device(s) to equipment energy source(s).  (b) South Debarker; An employee performed service and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, lubricating the log chop saw, log decks and conveyance equipment, jam clearing, and sawdust/debris removal, without affixing lockout or tagout device(s) to equipment energy source(s).  (c) Grade Lumber Mill; An employee performed blade changes on the Brewco Resaw without affixing lockout or tagout device(s) to equipment energy source(s).  (d) Pallet Mill; Employee(s) performed service and maintenance tasks involving lubricating the bearings, chains, and associated equipment on the 6-Head Trim Saw without affixing lockout or tagout device(s) to equipment energy source(s).

Issued

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3984.00 · Current $1992.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:  (a) Grade Lumber Mill; A keyed shaft end located on the Brewco Resaw outfeed conveyor projected more than one half of the shaft's diameter.  (b) Pallet Stock Building; A shaft end located on scrap belt no. 2 projected more than one half of the shaft's diameter.

Issued

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5313.00 · Current $2657.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(c)(4)(iv): Elevated platform(s), 4 feet or more from the floor level, were not provided with a standard railing:  (a) North Debarker; An elevated platform greater than 4-feet above ground level was not equipped with a mid-rail in two sections located south of the operator's cab.   (b) North Debarker; An elevated platform greater than 4-feet above ground level was not equipped with a standard railing system at the east end.

Issued

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(c)(23)(i): Open bins, bunkers, and hoppers whose upper edges extend less than 3 feet above working level were not equipped with standard handrails and toe boards, or have their tops covered by a substantial grill or grating with openings small enough to prevent a man from falling through:  (a) North Debarker; An open hopper with upper edges located flush with the elevated walking/working platform was not equipped with handrails, toe boards, or otherwise covered to prevent employee(s) from falling through the opening.

Issued

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):  (a) Throughout the facility; Lockout device(s) used to control energy isolation sources during service activities did not include the identity of the employees who affixed the devices.