OSHA Inspection: GOLDEN OAK DESIGNS LLC

Issued

Aug 4, 2025

Abate by

Aug 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,929 · Current $965 Reduced

Hazardous substances M110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  (a) On March 27, 2025, combustible dust with a Kst of 37.79, had accumulated up to 1" deep on I-beams above an electrical panel near the SawStop.

Issued

Aug 4, 2025

Abate by

Aug 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances M110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition.   (a) On March 27, 2025, combustible dust with a Kst of 31.93, had accumulated up to 2" deep under the SawStop.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,929 · Current $965 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  (a) On March 27, 2025, and times prior thereto, employees change the blade and lubricate the bearings on the Powermatic 225, S/N 024075 planer.   (b) On March 27, 2025, and times prior thereto, employees change the sanding belt on the wide belt sander 5DM-15, S/N 95122305.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,929 · Current $965 Reduced

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:  (a) On March 27, 2025, and times prior thereto, employees used a Central Machinery 5-Speed Drill Press, S/N 35585-072022, to create holes in cabinet doors.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(l)(2): Boring bits where not provided with guards that would enclose all portions of the bit and chuck above the material being worked.   (a) On March 27, 2025, and times prior thereto, employees used the Blum, Minipress Hinge Boring Machine, Model M51N1053.50, S/N AA 2617, to bore holes for door hinges on wood cabinetry. The machine had a guard made out of cardboard.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(p)(4): Belt sanding machinery was not provided with a guard at each nip point where the sanding belt ran onto a pulley, to prevent the operator's hands or fingers from coming into contact with nip points:  (a) On March 27, 2025, and times prior thereto, employees used an edge sander to sand the edge of cabinet doors. Guarding was missing at both ends.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,447 · Current $724 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.  (a) On March 27, 2025, and times prior thereto, employees used the Woodtek 3 Spindle Shaper, G4179, S/N 200910474, to shape the edges of cabinet doors. The on/off switch box housing was hanging freely from the machine.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) On March 27, 2025, and times prior thereto, employees used the Woodtek 3 Spindle Shaper, G4179, S/N 200910474, to shape the edges of cabinet doors. The conduit fitting was not connected to the on/off switch box, exposing cord conductors.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $482 · Current $241 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not created, certified, or posted:  (a) On March 27, 2025, and times prior thereto, the employer did not create OSHA 300A Summaries for calendar year 2024, 2023, or 2022.

Issued

Jul 14, 2025

Abate by

Aug 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 March 27, 2025, and times prior thereto, employees used the Blum, Minipress Hinge Boring Machine, Model M51N1053.50, S/N AA 2617, to bore holes for door hinges on wood cabinetry. The on/off control was missing the knob.