OSHA Inspection: HALLIDAY LUMBER, LLC

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: (b)Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  (c)Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and  a) On or about October 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure the documented machine-specific procedures for the Newman KM-16H Multi-trimmer Saw, located in Saw Building 3, contained specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing the electric and mechanical energy sources. The procedure did not list steps to remove locks and return the equipment to service.

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  a) On or about September 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure for the Newman Trim Saw KM16H, located in saw building #3, had been completed at least annually for machine specific procedures such as but not limited to the Newman Trim Saw, serial 16H1065.

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer shall 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. The training shall include the following:  (A): Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  a) On or about December 6, 2023, the employer had not provided authorized employee training for employee, such as but not limited to saw operators, who are instructed to perform lockout tagout for the Newman Trim Saw KM16H, located in saw building #3, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence:  (d)(2) Machine or equipment shutdown. The machine or equipment shall be turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment. An orderly shutdown must be utilized to avoid any additional or increased hazard(s) to employees as a result of the equipment stoppage. (d)(3) Machine or equipment isolation. All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment shall be physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s). (d)(4) Lockout or tagout device application. (d)(4)(i) Lockout or tagout devices shall be affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees. 1910.147(d)(5) Stored energy. 1910.147(d)(6) Verification of isolation. Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.  a) On or about September 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that elements (d)(2) through (d)(6) were followed by employees who were clearing jams on the Newman Trim Saw KM16H machine in that employees were removing jams while the saw was energized with the blade moving, resulting in an amputation.

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.  a) On or about September 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the Newman Trim Saw was adequately guarded in that employees were able to reach the rotating blades of the saw during operation, resulting in an employee amputation.

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(a)(9): All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts shall be guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219.  a) On or about December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the drive belt on the Newman Trim Saw was guarded to prevent contact by employees operating the saw, exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, shall be protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by a trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires.  a) On or about December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the horizontal shafting on the Newman Trim Saw was properly guarded in that the horizontal shafting going through the enclosed gear box was unguarded.  As a result, employees were exposed to caught by hazards and rotating parts.

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.  a) On or about December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the scrap belt on the Newman Trim Saw was fully enclosed to prevent employee contact, exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Abate by

Feb 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3):Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets.  a) On or about December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the feed chains on the Newman Trim Saw were adequately guarded, exposing employees to caught in hazards while operating the saw.  b) On or about December 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the feeder chains on the red wood feed machine were adequately guarded.  As a result, employees were exposed to caught in hazards.

Issued

Jan 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(2):Basic Requirement. Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.  a) On or about September 1, 2023, the employer failed to report to OSHA an accident within 24 hours that resulted in an amputation of an employee.