OSHA Inspection: R&R MILLWORK, INC.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,420 Reduced

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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)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure a fire extinguisher was accessible to employees. A fire extinguisher was covered by a 4'x 8' sheet of plywood which impeded the fire extinguisher from being readily accessible. This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with fire such as burns and smoke inhalation.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting at least annually to all employees.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,420 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the data plate on the Komatsu FG25 was updated or marked to show the changes in the overall lift capacity related to the use of two 70.5" fork extensions. The fork extensions were used to move larger material to include beverage counters. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of improper forklift operation.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):   (a) On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure all forklift operators were trained involving attachment adaptation, operation and use limitations.  An employee was not provided training in forklift operation, to include the use of the forklift extensions associated with the Komatsu FG25 forklift and how the load center and lifting capacity were affected. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of improper forklift operation.  Abatement Note:  Training shall consist 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.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,227 Reduced

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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:  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the Jet drill press Model No:JDP-17MF Serial No. 1080022, located behind the Di-Arco hydraulic press brake in the metal fabrication area, had a guard on the rotating chuck of the drill press. This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards.  (b)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the Delta drill press Serial #9111, located behind the Di-Arco hydraulic press brake in the metal fabrication area, had a guard on the rotating chuck of the drill press. This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from amputation hazards in that, the fabricated frame barrier guard on the Wysong Mechanical Shear Model # 1025, Serial # P37-740 was not rigid and could be pulled away from the machine allowing access to the point of operation. The guard was easily defeated in that, it was hinged and an operator could cycle the machine and shear metal stock with the guard in the "up" position. This condition exposed employees to amputation and laceration hazards.  (b)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the point of operation on the Di-Acro Model # 150-10, 150-ton press brake was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation. The press brake was cycled using a foot pedal placed in close proximity to the point of operation. Additionally, the rear of the machine was not guarded to prevent workers access to the point of operation. Employees were also not protected by other controls such as restraints, presence sensing devices, electromechanical sensing devices, two hand controls nor was a moveable physical barrier in place. This hazard exposed the employees to an amputation hazard and laceration hazards.  (c)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the point of operation on the Euromac CX 750/30 CNC punch press was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation. The punch press was cycled using a foot pedal placed in close proximity to the point of operation. Employees were not protected by controls such as restraints, presence sensing devices, electromechanical sensing devices, two hand controls nor was a moveable physical barrier in place. This hazard exposed the employees to an amputation hazard and laceration hazards.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys with parts seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from the in-running nip point hazard associated with the cover not adequately guarding the belt and pulley system powering the Delta drill press, Serial #9111. The separation between the upper pulley cover and the lower pulley cover assembly was approximately an inch and did not fully enclose the belt and pulley exposing employees to in-running nip points. The latch mechanism was damaged and did not effectively secure the pulley covers. This condition exposed the employees to abrasions, lacerations and fractures.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $4,034 Reduced

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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)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide an adequate guard on the SawStop table saw that effectively guarded the exposed portion of the blade to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operating cycles.  The guard was damaged and exposed  approximately four inches of the blade. This condition exposed the employee to amputation hazards.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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: They shall be designed to provide adequate holding power for all the thicknesses of materials being cut:   (a) On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the Grizzly G0451 10" table saw was not equipped with non-kickback fingers or dogs.  This condition exposed the employees to a kickback and struck-by hazard.  (b) On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the Altendorf F45 10" table saw was not equipped with non-kickback fingers or dogs.  This condition exposed the employees to a kickback and struck-by hazard.   (c) On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the SawStop 10" table saw was not equipped with non-kickback fingers or dogs.  This condition exposed the employees to a kickback and struck-by hazard.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(r)(3): The point of operation on combination or universal woodworking machines was not guarded:  (a) On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure the point of operation on the Busellato Jet 4000 CNC machine center was guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during operation. The integrated access door within the physical perimeter barrier surrounding the machine had an inoperable interlock allowing employee to access the machine while in operation. This hazard exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,420 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from struck-by hazards involving a Dayton 3/4 hp motor combination pedestal grinder/buffer which was not provided with safety guards covering the exposed shaft and spindle end and nut flange projections.  This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards, abrasions, and lacerations.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure a DeWalt D28402 handheld angle grinder in the welding department was equipped with a guard. An employee was grinding on stainless sink frames without the safety guard. This condition exposed an employee to struck-by hazards associated with grinding operations.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,420 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:   (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure workers and other persons walking adjacent to the welding area while an employee was performing TIG welding were protected from the infrared light by welding screens. This condition exposes employees to eye injuries associated with injurious light radiation.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,453 · Current $3,226 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.    (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure a GFCI duplex outlet located on the woodworking production floor was not damaged. The outlet was overheating and resulted in burn marks on the faceplate to include the GFCI outlets to be inoperable. This hazard exposed employees to burn, shock and fire hazards.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that a junction box within the facility was effectively closed. An electrical panel located on the Di-Acro Press Brake had two missing knockout plugs absent creating openings in the box. This condition exposed employees to burns and shock hazards.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each junction box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a)On or about May 13, 2024 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure an electrical junction box located on the Delta drill press, Serial # 9111 was not provided with a cover. The junction box had exposed energized wires and wire nuts covering splices. This condition exposed employees to energized conductors and burns and electrical shock injuries.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, a flexible electrical cable was used as a substitute for fixed wiring in that, the Grizzly G0451 Sliding Table Saw was powered with a 220V flexible extension cable and has been so for several months. This condition exposed the employee to electrical burns and shock hazards.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:   (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification in the workplace where employees are exposed to hazards, but not limited to, respiratory hazards, lacerations, puncture wounds, and eye injuries. The written certification shall include and identify the following:  (1)	The workplace evaluated;  (2)	The person certifying that the evaluation had been performed;  (3)	The date(s) of the hazard assessment; and,  (4)	The document identified as a certification of the hazard assessment.  Abatement Note:  If hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer must comply with the following:  (1)	Select, and have each affected employee use the types of PPE that will protect the affected employees from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;  (2)	Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee; and,  (3)	Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.  (4)	The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  (5)	Defective and damaged equipment shall not be used.  (6)	The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE.  Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following:  (a)	When PPE is necessary;  (b)	What PPE is necessary;  (c)	How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE;  (d)	The limitations of the PPE.  (7)	Each affected employee shall demonstrate an understanding of the training specified above and the ability to use PPE properly before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE.  (8)	When the employer has reason to believe that any affected employee who has already been trained does have the understanding and skill required to use the PPE the employer shall retrain the employee.  Circumstances where retraining is required include, but are not limited to situations where:  (a)	Changes in the workplace render pervious training obsolete; or  (b)	Changes in the types of PPE to be used render previous training obsolete; or  (c)	Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of assigned PPE indicate the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.  (9)	The employer shall verify that each affected employee has received and understood the required training through a written certification that contains the name of each employee trained, the date(s) of training, and that identifies the subject of the certification.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of this section, was not provided by the employer in any written or oral format, to employees who wear respirators when such use is not required by this section or by the employer:  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of this section, in any written or oral format, to employees who wore the half-face air purifying respirators while conducting welding operations. This condition exposed employees to respiratory hazards involving welding activities.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Nov 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i): Methods and observations were not used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.):  (a)On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure employees were provided training to include methods and observations needed to understand the hazards associated with welding on mild and stainless steel and the emission of welding fume and hexavalent chromium and associated health hazards. An employee was exposed to hexavalent chromium while welding on stainless steel sinks. The employer did not evaluate the welding operations, monitor, detect or assess levels of air contaminants being released while welding on mild and stainless steel. This condition exposed an employee to health hazards  associated with welding fume and hexavalent chromium.

Issued

Sep 17, 2024

Abate by

Oct 16, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:  (a) On or about May 13, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not provide training to employees on the physical and health hazards involving welding and grinding on stainless steel and associated hexavalent chromium hazards. An employee was unaware of the physical, health, and respiratory hazard related to welding on stainless steel and subsequent exposure to hexavalent chromium. This condition exposed employees to chemical and respiratory hazards.