OSHA Inspection: GEORGETOWN WOOD AND PALLET CO. INC.

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $4,517 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about February 27, 2024, employees working in Building #1 and in the maintenance building, were exposed to fire, smoke inhalation, slips, trips and fall hazards in the event of an emergency because the exit door was not marked with an exit sign.

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jul 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $3,387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about February 27, 2024, an employee marking pallets was exposed to hazardous chemicals, and the employer had not conducted an effective personal protective equipment hazard assessment to include the use of hand/eye protection.

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jul 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A): The energy control procedures did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure:  On or about February 27, 2024, employees were exposed to unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the saws and Woodpecker nailer, and the employer did not include a specific statement on the intended use of the procedures

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jul 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:  On or about February 27, 2024, employees were exposed to unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the saws and Woodpecker nailer, and the employer did not clearly and specifically outline the steps to control the energy sources.

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jul 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures:  On or about February 27, 2024, employees were exposed to unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the saws and Woodpecker nailer, and the employer did not clearly and specifically outline the steps on how to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices.

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jul 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,646 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  On or about February 27, 2024, an employee was exposed to hazardous energy sources when performing maintenance and servicing, including but not limited to the Woodpecker Nailer, because the employer did not cover the action listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6).  Employees who performed servicing and maintenance were not required to:  (1)	Know the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy,  (2)	Turn off and shut down the machine,  (3)	Physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source,  (4)	Affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device,  (5)	Prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.  (6)	Prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jul 11, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $5,646 Reduced

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:  On or about February 27, 2024, an employee operating a forklift was exposed to struck by hazards and the employer did not ensure that each operator had completed formal instruction training prior to allowing employees to use the forklift.

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $8,067

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:  On or about December 18, 2023, an employee was exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards because effective machine guarding was not in place on the Notcher to protect the operator from reaching in and making contact with the ingoing nip points.

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above the floor or platform were not enclosed:  On or about February 27, 2024, an employee was exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards on the saw in Building 2 due to a chain and sprocket which was seven (7) feet or less above the floor was not enclosed.

Issued

Jun 10, 2024

Abate by

Jun 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an incident report (OSHA Form 301or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:   On or about December 18, 2023, a work-related injury occurred and was not recorded and entered on the OSHA 300 Log within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury had occurred.