OSHA Inspection: RELIABLE MILLWORKS, LLC

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $9679.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) Production Floor:  On or about, July 27, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that protective aprons were not provided to and used by employees who operate saws including the "Mattison Machine Works" model 404 straight-line rip saw in the production of molding trim.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $9679.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(i): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing when PPE is necessary:  a) Production Floor:  On or about, July 27, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that training was not provided regarding when protective equipment was necessary for employees who operate saws including the "Mattison Machine Works" model 404 straight-line rip saw in the production of molding trim.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(ii): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing what PPE is necessary:  a) Production Floor:  On or about, July 27, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that training was not provided regarding what protective equipment was necessary for employees who operate woodworking saws including the "Mattison Machine Works" model 404 straight-line rip saw in the production of molding trim.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $2074.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  a) Production Floor:  On or about July 31, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that control of hazardous energy program training was not provided to authorized, affected or other employees where employees perform servicing and maintenance work such as changing blades on machines including gang saws, rip saws, shaper, bridge wood planer, jointer and the spiral head cutter.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4839.00 · Current $2903.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Production Floor and Laydown Yard: On or about July 31, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that powered industrial truck operator training and evaluation was not provided to all employees who operate the "Toyota" model 8FGCU32 propane forklift (Serial # 61660) and the "Toyota" model 8FD45U diesel forklift (Serial # 10270) to move lumber from the storage area to the production area and to move lumber within the production area.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3457.00 · Current $2074.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  a) Production Floor:  On or about, July 31, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to an electrical hazard, in that an unused opening was not closed on the top of a "Square D" electrical safety switch box containing conductors energized to 460 volts mounted to the table on the infeed side of the "Mattison Machine Works" model 404 straight-line rip saw, used by employees to turn the straight-line rip saw on and off during the production of molding trim.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a) Production Floor: On or about, July 31, 2023, and at times prior, the employer failed to develop and maintain a written certification of hazard assessment for the workplace where employees operate saws and other woodworking equipment including the "Mattison Machine Works" model 404 straight-line rip saw in the production of molding trim.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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):  a) Production Floor and Laydown Yard: On or about July 31, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not certify powered industrial vehicle training for employees who operate the "Toyota" model 8FGCU32 propane forklift (Serial # 61660) and the "Toyota" model 8FD45U diesel forklift (Serial # 10270) to move lumber from the storage area to the production area and to move lumber within the production area.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Production Floor: On or about July 31, 2023, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical and fire hazards, in that electrical conductors, supplying power to the air compressor, were run through flexible metal conduit and into a wall mounted electrical junction box where the conduit was not connected to the box which would have provided strain relief to the terminal connections of these conductors.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Throughout Facility: On or about July 31, 2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to skin irritation hazards, in that a written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented for employees who use chemicals including oils, glues, and propane in the performance of daily assigned duties.

Issued

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Throughout the Facility: On or about July 31, 2022, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical irritant hazards, in that hazard communication program training was not provided to employees who use oil, glues, and propane in the performance of daily assigned duties.