KANE, PA —
OSHA Inspection: P J MURPHY FOREST PRODUCTS CORP.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of P J MURPHY FOREST PRODUCTS CORP. in 2589 CAMPBELLTOWN ROAD, KANE, PA 16735 (NAICS 321999). OSHA activity number 347340184.
What this inspection record means
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- P J MURPHY FOREST PRODUCTS CORP.
- Site address
- 2589 CAMPBELLTOWN ROAD
- City
- KANE
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 16735
- Mailing
- 2589 CAMPBELLTOWN ROAD, KANE, PA 16735
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321999
- Employees
- 40
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
19 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.28 B01 I
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Feb 21, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $9,680 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp, shaker area - On or about 3/12/24, and at times prior thereto, employees were engaged in work activities on an expanded metal platform without the use of fall protection. Employees were working up to 10-feet above ground level. Work activities included, but were not limited to, repairs to the outdoor dust collection system. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $4000
- — I (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $9680
1910.28 B03 II
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., shaker area - on or about, and at times prior thereto: Employees cross over a hole in a metal platform to access another platform. The hole opening was 3-8 inches between the two platforms. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.29 B02
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Feb 21, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $6,453 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems met the requirement that mid rails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members that are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high. a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., outside office - on or about 3/12/24, and at times prior thereto: The stairway was not equipped with a mid rail . The stairway led from the office up to the 1st floor production area. b.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., drum roller dryer area- on or about 3/12/24, and at times prior thereto: The stairway was not equipped with a mid rail. The stairway led from the drum roller area up to the entrance. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2500
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $6453
1910.29 B03
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Feb 21, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that guardrail systems are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge, at any point along the top rail. a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., outside shaker system - on or about 3/12/24, and at times prior thereto: The top rail of a guardrail system was not capable of withstanding 200 lb of force. The top rail was bent, held together by tape and not attached to the stairs allowing the top rail to be moved and shaken. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.106 E06 I
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,453 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp, bagger room, on or about 3/12/24 and times prior thereto: A dura heat torpedo heater was being used near two 5 gallon containers of diesel fuel. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $6453
1910.212 A04
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Nov 8, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $9,680 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4):Revolving drum(s), barrel(s), or container(s) were not guarded by enclosure(s) which were interlocked with the drive mechanism so that the barrel(s), drum(s), or container(s) could not revolve unless the enclosure(s) were in place: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Product Corp, drum roller dryer - on or about 3/12/24, and at times prior thereto, the drum roller dryer was not interlocked enclosures to ensure it would not roll unless the enclosure was in place. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $9680
1910.146 C02
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,453 · Current $2,500 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.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., - on or about 3/12/2024 and at times prior thereto: Employees periodically work in and around confined spaces. There was no signage to inform employees the areas are permit required confined spaces. Areas included, but were not limited to, drum roller dryer, hopper with auger inside, boiler, and shaker/dust system. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2500
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $6453
1910.146 E01
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., - on or about 3/12/2024 and at times prior thereto: The company had not filled out permits prior to entry into confined spaces. Areas included, but were not limited to, drum roller dryer, hopper with auger inside, shaker/dust system, and boiler. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 G01
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., - on or about 3/12/2024 and at times prior thereto: The company had not provided permit-required confined space training to employees. who enter the permit-required confined spaces. Areas included, but were not limited to, drum roller dryer, hopper with auger inside, shaker/dust system, and boiler. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Dec 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,453 · Current $2,500 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.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., - on or about 3/12/24, and at times prior thereto, employees were performing servicing and maintenance on equipment/machinery that included, but was not limited to, the boiler, hoppers, and dust system. The lockout/tagout procedures were not specific to include items, including, but not limited to, energy sources, energy magnitudes, stored energy, and lockout points. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2500
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $6453
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,453 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp - on or about 3/12/24, and times prior thereto: the employer was not ensuring that all portable fire extinguishers were mounted to be readily accessible to employees. The portable ABC fire extinguishers and water extinguishers were located on the floor throughout the facility. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $6453
1910.157 E02
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp - on or about 3/12/24, and times prior thereto: the employer was not ensuring that all portable fire extinguishers were receiving monthly inspections. The portable ABC fire extinguishers were located throughout the facility. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.176 B
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,453 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.176(b):Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp - on or about 3/12/24, and at times prior thereto, pallets of pet bedding chips were stacked unevenly causing a potential struck by hazard if the pallets and product tipped over. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $6453
1910.178 L01 II
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,453 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp, throughout facility - on or about 03/12/24 and times prior thereto: Employees operated forklifts without forklift training from the employer. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $6453
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $1,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp ,office door - on or about 03/12/24 and times prior thereto: The area in front of 480v electrical panel box and a disconnect was being used for storage. A hand jack and insulation were stored within 2 feet of both the electrical panel and disconnect. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $0
1910.141 D02 II
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., restroom by office - On or about 3/12/24, employees were using toilet facilities that only had cold water for hand washing. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.141 D02 III
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent: a.) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp., restroom by office - On or about 3/12/24, employees were using toilet facilities that did not have soap for hand washing. Hand sanitizer or other cleanser was not available. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 G01
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use a) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp - on 3/12/24 and times prior thereto: Employees worked with and around hazardous substances including, but not limited to, propane, kerosene and diesel during work operations onsite. The employer did not maintain safety data sheets for the chemicals the employees worked with and around. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 F06
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2024
- Abate by
- Sep 24, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer used written materials, such as signs, placards, process sheets, or batch tickets in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers that failed to identify the container(s) to which they were applicable and did not convey the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): a) PJ Murphy Forest Products Corp - on 3/12/24 and times prior thereto: Employees worked with and around hazardous substances including, but not limited to, kerosene. The kerosene was being stored in a 55 gallon container labeled as High PH liquid Cleaner. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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