OSHA Inspection: BAYOU BOARDS AND RIGGING, INC.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards from falling merchandise:  a) Warehouse: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards when performing shipping and receiving duties near industrial pallet storage racks.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Facility-wide: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to burn hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the portable fire extinguishers in the facility were subjected to a monthly inspection.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(ii): Suitable extinguishing equipment was not maintained in a state of readiness for instant use:  a) In the welding area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to burn hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a class ABC fire extinguisher in the welder's area was kept fully charged.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $1000.00 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) Facility-Wide: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer allowed employees to operate forklifts in the facility without successful completion of adequate forklift operator training and evaluation.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $1000.00 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:  a) Facility-Wide: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer allowed them to operate forklifts that were in unsafe operating conditions such as but not limited to the accelerator pedal being rigged with a piece of electrical wire to actuate the carburetor, electrical wiring having bare exposed connections and hanging down under the dashboard, the battery not being secured to the forklift and the parking brake was not functional.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a) Facility-Wide: On or about August 02, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer allowed them to operate the forklifts without performing a preoperational inspection.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(h)(1): Employers did not natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one:  In the warehouse: On or about August 02, 2023, the synthetic rope sling used to lift a pallet of nets did not have a permanently affixed and legible identification marking stating the rated capacity of the sling.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) Woodworking Area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the Jet branded drill press was not provided with guarding to protect the operator and other nearby employees from hazards created by point of operation, rotating parts and flying chips: b) Final Assembly Area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the unbranded drill press was not provided with guarding to protect the operator and other nearby employees from hazards created by point of operation, rotating parts and flying chips:

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure:  a) In the woodworking area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that the employer did not provide the Delta 10-inch table saw with an anti-restart device.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  a) In the woodworking area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that the employer did not provide the Delta 10-inch table saw with a hood guard.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(2): Handfed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a) In the woodworking area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not provide the Rockwell Delta 10-inch table saw with a spreader.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:   a) In the woodworking area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not provide the Delta 10-inch table saw with non-kickback fingers.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock throughout the cut.  a) In the woodworking area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that the employer did not install guards for the lower portion of the DeWalt 12-inch radial arm saw blade.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(h)(4): Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:  a) In the woodworking area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to amputation hazards in that the employer did not install the DeWalt 12-inch radial arm saw in a manner to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   a) In the woodworking area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the Rockwell bench grinder had its right-side tongue guard adjusted to 1 and 7/16's of an inch from the wheel and the left one was missing entirely.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a) In the warehouse: On or about August 02, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that the Yale forklift was outfitted with a homemade boom extension that did not have written approval from the manufacturer of the forklift to be used on the forklift.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:  a) In the welding area: On or about August 01, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the control pendant for the overhead hoist was missing the label for the "DOWN" button.

Issued

2024-01-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lamp holders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:  a) In the woodworking area: On or about August 02, 2023, and at times prior thereto, the face plates on two out of three electrical receptacles were broken.