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OSHA Inspection: WARD TIMBER, LTD

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of WARD TIMBER, LTD in 1154 HWY 155, LINDEN, TX 75563 (NAICS 113310). OSHA activity number 346631294.

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Establishment
WARD TIMBER, LTD
Site address
1154 HWY 155
City
LINDEN
State
TX
ZIP
75563
Mailing
1154 HWY 155, LINDEN, TX 75563
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
113310
Employees
110
Ownership type
A

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.37 B02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $14063.00 · Current $9844.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."  (a)	This violation occurred on or about April 11, 2023, where employees working in the office area where the exit door leading to outside did not have an exit sign.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $9844.1
  • — Z (S) $14063

1910.37 B05

Serious Gravity 10 2 instances 45 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  (a)	This violation occurred on or about April 11, 2023, where employees working where at least two (2) doors in the maintenance department had exit signs that did not lead to the outside where it is free of hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.147 C06 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 45 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $14063.00 · Current $9844.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  (a)	This violation occurred on or about April 11, 2023, and times prior thereto, where the employer did not ensure the energy control annual periodic inspections were performed and certified. Employees were exposed to an amputation hazard.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $9844.1
  • — Z (S) $14063

1910.147 C07 IV

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 45 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $14063.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(iv):The employer did not certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification did not contain each employee's name and dates of training:  (a)	This violation occurred on or about April 11, 2023, and times prior thereto, where employees working production area on machines where the training on energy control were not documented and maintained.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $14063

1910.305 G02 III

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $14063.00 · Current $9844.00 Reduced
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:  (a)	This violation occurred on or about April 11, 2023, and times prior thereto, where the employer allow employees to operate an overhead lifting crane, model:  SGTRDM, serial number 5870020, 480 volts. 2 ton with a strain relief.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $9844.1
  • — Z (S) $14063

1910.179 J02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $14063.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  (a)	This violation occurred on or about April 11, 2023, and times prior thereto, employees working in the production area where the overhead lifting crane is not regularly inspected for deficiencies.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $14063

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346631294.