OSHA Inspection: TRI STATE TIMBER SAWMILL, LLC.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fall and crushing hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the maximum intended load rating for an elevated surface was known. Employees were accessing an elevated platform with an unknown maximum intended load rating to gather belts for maintenance and to perform maintenance on an air compressor.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury.  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure that ladders were inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury. Employees were accessing an elevated platform utilizing a broken extension ladder to conduct re-saw and lumber stacking work.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects as immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with § 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with § 1910.22(d) or replaced.  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the broken extension ladder employees were utilizing to gain access to the elevated work platform to conduct re-saw and lumber stacking work was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" and removed from service until repaired.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(11): The employer did not ensure that portable ladders used to gain access to an upper landing surface that have side rails that extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface.  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a portable extension ladder employees were utilizing to gain access to the elevated work platform to conduct re-saw and lumber stacking work extended at least 3 feet past the upper landing surface.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): 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 was protected from falling:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fall hazards in that employees working in sections of the sawmill were required to walk and work on surfaces greater than four (4) feet above a lower surface without adequate means of fall protection. Instances include but are not limited to:  Instance 1. Employees conducting off-bearer and chop saw activities next to the industrial vibrator/shaker.   Instance 2. Employees conducting Grade mill activities between the band sawmill and the edger.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $1,843 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee was protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fall hazards related to tripping or stepping into or through floor holes. The employer did not ensure employees who were conducting green line and re-saw work were adequately protected from tripping or stepping into or through holes that were less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,229 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:   On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fire hazards in that the employer did not ensure that fire extinguishers located within the workplace were fully charged. Instances include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: A discharged fire extinguisher was mounted in the Grade Mill building for employee use.  Instance 2: A discharged fire extinguisher was mounted in the Main building for employee use.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer did not inspect, maintain, or test portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fire hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the portable fire extinguishers in the workplace were inspected, tested, or maintained.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,229 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fire hazards in that the employer did not ensure that an education system, which familiarizes employees with the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting was in place. Employees were exposed to fire hazards related to incipient stage firefighting at the worksite.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught between and crushing hazards in that the employer did not ensure that powered industrial trucks that employees were operating in the workplace had all labels in place on the operator control levers. Instances include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: Komatsu powered industrial truck operator control levers.  Instance 2: Toyota powered industrial truck operator control levers.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught between and crushing hazards in that the employer did not ensure that employees who were operating powered industrial trucks in the workplace had successfully completed training consisting of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(iii): All operator training and evaluation was not conducted by persons who had the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and evaluate their performance:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught between and crushing hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees who were operating powered industrial trucks at the worksite was conducted by persons who had the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and evaluate their performance.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught between and crushing hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees who were operating powered industrial trucks at the worksite were trained by persons who had the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and evaluate their performance.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught between and crushing hazards in that the employer did not ensure that any powered industrial truck not in safe operating condition was taken out of service, and/or repairs were made by authorized personnel. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:   Instance 1. Komatsu Forklift: Anti-slip pads on the foot pedals were missing and damaged rear tires.   Instance 2. Toyota Forklift: Horn button and anti-slip foot pads on the foot pedals were missing, damaged rear tires.   Instance 3. Hyster Forklift: Front and rear damaged tires.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial trucks were not examined at least daily before being placed in service.  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught between and crushing hazards in that the employer did not ensure powered industrial trucks that employees were operating in the worksite had been examined daily before putting into service. Employees were exposed to caught between and crushed by hazards while operating unexamined forklifts to move lumber stacks and other material throughout the facility as part of their daily work activities. .  Instances include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: Komatsu forklift used by employees daily.  Instance 2: Toyota forklift used by employees daily.  Instance 3: Hyster forklift used by employees daily.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(1): Woodworking machine(s) were not provided with mechanical or electrical power controls so located that the operator could cut off the power from the machine without leaving his position at the point of operation:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to amputation hazards in that the employer did not ensure the power controls to the chop saw in the main sawmill building were located within reach of the workstation's point of operation.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.213(r)(4): The mention of specific machines in paragraphs (a) thru (q) and this paragraph (r) of this section, inclusive, is not intended to exclude other woodworking machines from the requirement that suitable guards and exhaust hoods be provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of such machines.  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to amputation hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees were protected while using a chop saw with an unguarded point of operations during lumber cutting activities.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,229 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to struck-by and caught between hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees conducting maintenance and repair work with a bench grinder were protected by work rest with a maximum opening of  one eighth of an inch to the grinding wheel.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,229 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3): Bench and floor stands. The angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on machines known as bench and floor stands exceeded 90 deg. or one-fourth of the periphery.  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to struck-by and caught between hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees conducting maintenance and repair work with a bench grinder were protected by side shields and guards on the equipment.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,229 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The employer did not ensure an adjustable tongue guard for the abrasive wheel machinery where an operator stands in front of the machine was installed to allow for adjusting the guard to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue guard at the top shall never exceed 1/4-inch:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to struck-by and caught between hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees conducting maintenance and repair work with a Blackhawke bench grinder were protected by having an adjustable tongue guard installed on the equipment.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards s in that the employer did not ensure that belt and pulley assemblies were adequately guarded.   Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: Unguarded belt and pulley assembly located at Sawyers' clutch handle in main building.  Instance 2: Unguarded belt and pulley assembly located at Off bearers' clutch handle in main building.  Instance 3: Unguarded belt and pulley assembly located at Off bearers' edger in main building.  Instance 4: Unguarded belt and pulley assembly located at Chop saw in main building.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards s in that the employer did not ensure that vertical or inclined belts were adequately guarded.   Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: Unguarded belt and pulley assembly located at Sawyers' clutch handle in main building.  Instance 2: Unguarded belt and pulley assembly located at Off bearers' clutch handle in main building.  Instance 3: Unguarded belt and pulley assembly located at Off bearers' edger in main building.  Instance 4: Unguarded belt and pulley assembly located at Chop saw in main building.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 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 January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards s in that the employer did not ensure that sprocket wheels and chains were adequately guarded.   Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: Unguarded sprocket wheels and chain assembly at the end of the green line located in the main building.  Instance 2: Unguarded sprocket wheels and chain assembly at the end of the green line located in the new building (Grade mill).

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,229 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees using a handheld grinder to conduct grinding and cutting work in the chipper room were adequately protected by utilizing a guard with the equipment.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 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:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees conducting material handling and re-saw work on an elevated platform were adequately protected from falling to a lower level. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of at least 6 feet to the ground below.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(v): Elevated platforms used routinely on a daily basis were not equipped with stairways or fixed ladders that complied with subpart D of this part:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure that an elevated work platform that employees were routinely accessing was equipped with a stairway or fixed ladder. Employees were using a broken extension ladder to access the elevated work platform.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $1,843 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(5)(ii): Stairways were not provided with a standard handrail on at least one side or on any open side:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the stairway next to the hurdle sawmill was equipped with a handrail. Employees were using the stairway to gain access to the Hurdle Sawmill operator's cab to conduct sawmill operations, maintenance, and repair work.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $1,843 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(e)(2)(iii)(c): Upper saw(s) of double circular mill(s) were not provided with substantial hood or guard:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to caught between and struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the top saw of the Hurdle Sawmill was equipped with an adequate guard. Employees assigned to work the off-bearer position was exposed to projectile debris from the from the unguarded top saw while conducting sawmill work.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,229 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards in that the employer did not ensure that electrical extension cords with damaged insulation were taken out of service prior to use. Instance of exposure include but not limited to the damaged electrical extension cord being used to power the engine block heater of a (John?) Deere front end loader.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to electrical hazards in that the employer did not ensure the on/off control box for the green line was serviceable thus exposing the operator to damaged wiring every time the green line was powered on or off.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $1,536 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards in that the employer did not ensure that unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were effectively closed. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: The electrical control box used by employees to turn the top saw and vertical edger on and off had unused openings that were not effectively covered.   Instance 2: A switch box that employees utilize to energize and deenergize the top saw and vertical edger had unused openings that were not effectively closed.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $1,536 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards in that the employer did not ensure that flexible electrical extension cords were used as a substitute for the fixed electrical wiring throughout the worksite.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: A green 3-way extension cord spitter was observed as means of splitting power from a yellow extension cord to two separate power cords for the permanent lighting wiring on the Hurdle Sawmill.  Instance 2: An orange extension cord was observed as permanent wiring for lighting on the Hurdle Sawmill.  Instance 3: A flexible electrical extension cord was observed as permanent wiring for a security camera.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards in that the employer did not ensure that cords and cables were connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: A green extension cord was observed to have damage associated with inadequate strain relief, which was being used to power lighting in the worksite.  Instance 2: An orange extension cord was observed to have damage associated with inadequate strain relief, which was being used to power lighting in the worksite.  Instance 3: A flexible electrical extension cord was observed in the Grade Mill building to have damage associated with inadequate strain relief, which was being used to power a chop saw.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $62,504 · Current $21,501 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards associated with sawmill activities. This was most recently documented on or about January 18, 2023, at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 where the employer has employees performing maintenance on equipment without having developed and implemented a program that ensures hazardous stored energy is isolated before work begins.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: Sawyer entered the log carriage travel space when the vertical edger was still energized and running.  Instance 2: Off bearer entered the log carriage travel space when the vertical edger was still energized and running.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $62,504 · Current $2,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(e)(1)(v): Barriers were not provided to prevent employees from entering the space necessary for travel of log carriage(s):  The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and struck-by hazards. This was most recently documented on or about January 18, 2023, at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533. The employer did not ensure that a barrier was in place to prevent employees from entering the log carriage travel space while the vertical edger was energized. Further, no barriers were in place to prevent the employee from falling into and contacting energized parts of the sawmill. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  Instance 1: Sawyer entered the log carriage travel space when the vertical edger was still energized and running.  Instance 2: Off bearer entered the log carriage travel space when the vertical edger was still energized and running.

Issued

Jul 10, 2023

Abate by

Dec 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $1,536 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(1): The employer did not report within 8-hours the death of an employee resulting from a work-related incident:  At the workplace located at 33643 MO 6 Brashear Missouri 63533, the employer did not report a fatality as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within eight (8) hours. An employee fatality occurred on or about January 11, 2023. The fatality was not reported to OSHA until January 17, 2023.