OSHA Inspection: M & H CRATES, INC.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,970 · Current $12,776 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer does 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 crushed-by hazards:  On or about February 6, 2024, at the saw mill, employees were exposed to crushed-by hazards while operating powered industrial trucks without the use of a seatbelt.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $13,690 · Current $13,690

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):  The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:  a)  On or about February 6, 2023, and at times prior thereto and after, employees working in the gang saw building were exposed to falling to the ground level below while accessing a platform with loose boards.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $13,690 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii):Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:  a)  On or about February 6, 2024, employees were using a stairways with four (4) or more risers that did not have at least one (1) handrail system each open side:  a)  In the Gang line building; and b)  In the Cooper Mill.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,970 · Current $12,776 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):  Procedures did not 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a) On or about February 6, 2024, at times prior thereto and at times thereafter, the energy control procedures for equipment in the Cooper building did not outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques for the control hazardous energy sources on the equipment and the means to enforce compliance:   a)  Pendu stacker;  b)  Baker band saw;  c)  Cooper saw machine;  d)  Crosby edger;  e)  Beaver trim saw; and  f)  Marbark stack track.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,970 · Current $12,776 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):  Procedures did not 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a) On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto and at times thereafter, the energy control procedures for the equipment in the Saw Mill 1 (big saw) and Nailer building did not outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques for the control hazardous energy sources on the equipment:  a) Clearman (cab) saw mill; b) Viking Nail Machine 1; c)  Viking Nail Machine 2; and d)  Viking Nail Machine 3.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,970 · Current $12,776 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a) On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto and at times thereafter, the energy control procedures for equipment in the Gang Saw Building did not outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques for the control hazardous energy sources on the equipment:  a)  Brewer trim saw; b)  Baker two head bandsaw; c)  AIT stacker; and d)  Brewer Gang saw.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,970 · Current $12,776 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):  Procedures did not 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a) On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto and at times thereafter, the energy control procedures for the equipment in the notcher building did not outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques for the control hazardous energy sources on the equipment:  a) West Plains Notcher (green notcher); and b) Bob Hanna notcher (red notcher).

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,970 · Current $12,776 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):  Procedures did not 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, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a) On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto and at times thereafter, the energy control procedures for equipment in the Band Saw 1 Building did not outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques for the control hazardous energy sources on the equipment:  a)  Baker Band Saw; and  b) Automated Industrial Technology stacker (ATI).

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $15,970 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(f)(3)(i):  A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew:  a)  On or about February 6, 2024, and times prior thereto and at times thereafter, in the sawmill (affected) employees performed maintenance on machines with multiple sources of energy without the use of a personal lockout or tagout device.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $27,379 · Current $21,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   a)  On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto and after, employees working with sawmill production equipment did not use safety glasses, exposing employees to eye and/or fact injuries.  M & H Crates, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1576879, citation number 1, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on August 25, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 4022 FM 347 North, Jacksonville, Texas 75766.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $31,939 · Current $31,939

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not 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.  On or about February 6, 2024, and times prior thereto, affected employees who performed the work of authorized employees did not receive training in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy associated with the equipment they serviced and/or maintained.  M & H Crates, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1576879, citation number  1,  item number  3a, and was affirmed as a final order on August 25, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 4022 FM 347 North, Jacksonville, Texas 75766.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $27,379 · Current $21,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  On or about February 6, 2024, where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working around open box in Sawmill 1 building.  M & H Crates, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1576879, citation number 1 , item number 6,  and was affirmed as a final order on August 25, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 4022 FM 347 North, Jacksonville, Texas 75766.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $27,379 · Current $21,903 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1):  Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.  On or about February 6, 2024, and times prior to, where electrical panels in saw mill 1/big saw were blocked and did not allow sufficient space for employees to have access to in case of an emergency or maintenance.  M & H Crates, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1576879, citation number 1, item number 7a , and was affirmed as a final order on August 25, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 4022 FM 347 North, Jacksonville, Texas 75766.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:   a)	On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto and after, employees working with sawmill production equipment were not provided with ANSI approved prescription safety glasses and/or goggles.

Issued

Aug 6, 2024

Abate by

Aug 30, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,281 · Current $1,024 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer's certification of periodic inspections did not identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection and/ or the person performing the inspection:  On or about February 6, 2024, and at times prior thereto, the annual certification of the employer's energy control program did not include the date of the inspection and the employee's included in the inspection.