OSHA Inspection: DANZER VENEER AMERICAS, INC

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $14,518 Reduced

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 the recognized hazard of the use of damaged hooks on underhung hoists creating a possibility of employees being struck by logs:  a) Hoist 1- On or about September 21, 2023, employees lifting logs weighing approximately 500 pounds utilizing  Hoist #1 were exposed to struck-by hazards from a hoist hook that was not replaced when damaged.  b) Hoist 2- On or about September 21, 2023, employees lifting logs weighing approximately 500 pounds utilizing  Hoist #2 were exposed to struck-by hazards from a hoist hook that was not replaced when damaged.  c) Hoist 8- On or about September 21, 2023, employees lifting logs weighing approximately 500 pounds utilizing  Hoist #8 were exposed to struck-by hazards from a hoist hook that was not replaced when damaged.  d) Hoist 15- On or about September 21, 2023, employees lifting logs weighing approximately 500 pounds utilizing  Hoist #15 were exposed to struck-by hazards from a hoist hook that was not replaced when damaged.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $14,518 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  a) Super Hog Pit Entrance- On or about September 21, 2023, employees entering the pit to unclog the super hog conveyor were exposed to hazardous energy such as an energized woodchipper inside of a permit-required confined space without warning signs stating the hazard.  b) Clipping Line Conveyor Pit Entrance- On or about September 21, 2023, employees entering the pit to unclog the conveyor were exposed to hazardous energy such as an energized woodchipper and conveyor inside of a permit-required confined space without warning signs stating the hazard.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(f)(7): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the hazards of the permit space to be entered:  a) Confined Space Entry Permit- On or about September 21, 2023, the Danzer Americas Confined Space Entry Permit does not identify the hazards of the permit spaces being entered such as energized equipment, electrical shock, engulfment, and oxygen-deficient atmosphere.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $14,518 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees entered:  a) Super Hog Pit- On or about September 21, 2023, employees entering the pit to unclog the Super Hog conveyor were exposed to a running woodchipper within a permit-required confined space from a confined space that was not appropriately identified as permit-required.  b) Clipping Line Conveyor Pit- On or about September 21, 2023, employees entering the pit to unclog the conveyor were exposed to a running woodchipper associated with a permit-required confined space from a confined space that was not identified as a permit-required confined space.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations:  a)  240 North Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701- On or about September 21, 2023, employees entering permit-required confined spaces were exposed to confined space hazards such as energized equipment, engulfment, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, and electricity inside of a permit-required confined space without safe permit space entry operations.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $14,518 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4): The employer did not provide the equipment specified in paragraphs (d)(4)(i)-(d)(4)(ix) of this section at no cost to employees, did not maintain that equipment properly, and/or did not ensure that employees use that equipment properly:  a) 240 North Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701- On or about September 21, 2023, employees performing maintenance tasks were exposed to confined space hazards such as energized equipment, engulfment, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, and electricity without the use of air handling equipment, lifeline, or retrieval system.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry:  a)240 North Reach Rd. Williamsport, PA 17701- On or about September 21, 2023, employees performing maintenance tasks were exposed to confined space hazards such as energized equipment, engulfment, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, and electricity inside of permit-required confined spaces without the employer implementing procedures for rescuing entrants from permit spaces.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $10,372 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(i): An employer who designated rescue and emergency services, pursuant to paragraph (d)(9) of this section, did not evaluate a prospective rescuer's ability to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified:  a) 240 North Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701- On or about September 21, 2023, the employer had not evaluated their designated rescue service provider's ability to respond to a confined space issue promptly before employees were exposed to permit-required confined space hazards such as energized equipment, engulfment, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, and electricity inside of permit-required confined spaces.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(ii): When designating rescue and emergency services pursuant to paragraph (d)(9), the employer did not evaluate the prospective rescuer's ability, in terms of proficiency with rescue-related tasks and equipment, to function appropriately while rescuing entrants from the particular space or types of spaces identified:  a) 240 North Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701- On or about September 21, 2023, the employer did not evaluate their identified emergency service provider's ability to rescue entrants before employees were exposed to confined space hazards such as energized equipment, engulfment, oxygen-deficient atmospheres, and electricity inside of permit-required confined spaces.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $14,518 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Super Hog Pit- On or about September 21, 2023, employees performing maintenance tasks were exposed to amputation hazards from an unguarded woodchipper as a result of utilizing energy control procedures for the Super Hog that had not received a periodic inspection.  b) Flitch Surfacer Area- On or about September 21, 2023, employees operating the Flitch Surfacer were exposed to amputation hazards from unguarded moving parts as a result of utilizing energy control procedures that had not received a periodic inspection.  c) Line 4- On or about September 21, 2023, employees performing maintenance were exposed to amputation hazards from unguarded moving parts as a result of utilizing energy control procedures for Slicer #4 that had not received a periodic inspection.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $10,372 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) Slicer 3 Area- On or about September 21, 2023, employees cleaning the blades of Slicer 3 were exposed to corrosive materials such as but not limited to sodium hydroxide (CAS# 1310-73-2) without suitable facilities for flushing of the eyes and body in the immediate work area.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $10,372 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  a) Vat Area - On or about September 21, 2023, employees operating the cranes were exposed to struck-by hazards from a crane hook while moving logs weighing approximately 3200 pounds on Log Trimmer Demag Crane #1 which was not inspected monthly.  b) Vat Area- On or about September 21, 2023, employees operating the cranes were exposed to struck-by hazards from a crane hook while moving logs weighing approximately 3200 pounds on Log Trimmer Demag Crane #2 which was not inspected monthly.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $10,372 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  a) Slicer Area Slings- On or about September 21, 2023, employees lifting logs weighing approximately 500 pounds were exposed to struck-by hazards from lifting slings that were not inspected daily before use.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings in use were not made on a regular basis:  a) Slicer Area Slings- On or about September 21, 2023, employees lifting logs weighing approximately 500 pounds were exposed to struck-by hazards from the use of alloy steel chain slings that were used to lift logs in the slicer area that had not received a periodic inspection.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $6,222 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  a) Vat Area Slings- On or about September 23, 2023, employees lifting bundles of logs weighing approximately 3200 pounds in the Vat area were exposed to struck-by hazards from steel chain slings that were not affixed with identification tags that stated the size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.  b) Slicer Area Slings- On or about September 23, 2023, employees lifting logs weighing approximately 500 pounds in the slicer areas were exposed to struck-by hazards from steel chain slings that were not affixed with identification tags that stated the size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $10,372 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (e), (f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a) 240 North Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701- On or about September 21, 2023, employees working in the facility were exposed to a corrosive chemical (CHEM-EEZ degreaser) which contains sodium hydroxide (CAS# 1310-73-2) without a written hazard communication program that contained all the required information.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a) Slicer 3 Area- On or about September 21, 2023, employees working on Slicer 3 were exposed to corrosive chemicals from an unlabeled spray bottle of CHEM-EEZ degreaser which contains sodium hydroxide (CAS# 1310-73-2).  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $161,323 · Current $161,323

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) Super Hog Pit- On or about September 21, 2023, employees unclogging the Super Hog were exposed to amputation hazards from not utilizing energy control procedures while exposed to an energized woodchipper.  b) Flitch Surfacer Area- On or about September 21, 2023, employees operating the flitch surfacer were exposed to amputation hazards from not utilizing energy control procedures while exposed to energized moving parts and 480 volts of electricity when entering into the area of the flitch surfacer.  c) Clipping Line- On or about September 21, 2023, a maintenance employee was exposed to amputation hazards from performing maintenance activities on a bundling machine from not utilizing energy control procedures while exposed to energized gears and other moving parts.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer's certification of employee training did not contain each employee's name and date of training:  a) 240 North Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701- On or about September 21, 2023, the employer's certification of training for the control of hazardous energy did not contain the date of the training.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 5, 2024

Abate by

Feb 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,696 · Current $4,687 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(5)(i): The entry supervisor did not terminate entry and cancel the entry permit when the entry operations covered by the entry permit had been completed:  a) Boiler Room- On or about July 6, 2023, the entry supervisor did not cancel the entry permit when a permitted confined space entry occurred into Boilers #1 and #2 to perform maintenance tasks.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

Jan 5, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $10,938 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3): Whenever an authorized entrant entered a permit space to perform rescue services, retrieval systems or methods were not used to facilitate non-entry rescue:  a) Boiler Room- On or about July 6, 2023, employees performing maintenance tasks were exposed to confined space hazards without the use of a retrieval line or harness during a permit-required confined space entry into Boilers #1 and #2.  l) Super Hog Conveyor Pit- On or about September 21, 2023, employees performing maintenance tasks were exposed to amputation hazards from entry into a permit-required confined space with a running conveyor and woodchipper without the use of a mechanical retrieval device, lifeline, or harness.  ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED