OSHA Inspection: B3 MILLWORK INC.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,807 · Current $3,484 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. At 505 North Myrtle Avenue, in Jacksonville, FL: On or about January 3, 2024, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that a SawStop 10" Professional cabinet saw did not have a guard while cutting wood and laminate sheets.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a. At 505 North Myrtle Avenue, in Jacksonville, FL: On or about January 3, 2024, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that a SawStop 10" Professional cabinet saw was not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator while cutting wood and laminate sheets.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. At 505 North Myrtle Avenue, in Jacksonville, FL: On or about January 3, 2024, the employer exposed employees to struck by hazards, in that a SawStop 10" Professional cabinet saw did not have a non-kickback fingers or dogs, located as to oppose the thrust while cutting wood and laminate sheets.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,115 · Current $1,269 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  a. At Sawstop saw table station, located at 505 North Myrtle Avenue, in Jacksonville, FL: On or about January 3, 2024, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and health hazards, in that the compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i and there was no chip guarding on the compressed air nozzle.  b. At the SCMI Si400e station, located at located at 505 North Myrtle Avenue, in Jacksonville, FL: On or about January 3, 2024, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and health hazards, in that the compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i and there was no chip guarding on the compressed air nozzle.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a. At 505 North Myrtle Avenue, in Jacksonville, FL: On or about January 3, 2024, the employer exposed employees to burns and entrapment hazards, in that exit were not marked by a sign reading "EXIT".

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.   a. At B3 Millwork shop, located at 505 N. Myrtle Avenue, in Jacksonville, FL: On or about January 3, 2024, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that each Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), prior to the employees operates the truck.

Issued

Mar 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a. At the compressor room, located at 505 N Myrtle Avenue, in Jacksonville, FL: On or about January 3, 2024, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that a flexible electric cord was used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of the structure to provide power to the compressors release air check valve.