OSHA Inspection: APPALACHIAN WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jan 23, 2026

Abate by

Feb 19, 2026

Penalty

Initial $13,024 · Current $13,000 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.) Appalachian Wood Products, Inc. 171 Appalachian Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830: On or about 08/7/2025 and at times prior thereto, employees operating the Mereen Johnson model 620 straight to cut double end saw/machine #492 (Serial Number MJ-1678) in the Framing Department were exposed to the backside of the sawblade while operating the tail end side of the machine. Guarding was not used to prevent employees from contacting the backside of the saw blade during operation.   b.) Appalachian Wood Products, Inc. 171 Appalachian Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830: On or about 08/21/2025 and at times prior thereto, employees operating the Challenor straight to cut double end saw/machine #349 in the Framing Department were exposed to in-going nip point and entanglement hazards associated with the return end of the feeder chain. Sufficient guarding was not installed to prevent employees from contacting the moving chain while the machine was in operation.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation.  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. IN ADDITION, abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic, or video evidence or abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 23, 2026

Abate by

Feb 19, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  a.) Appalachian Wood Products, Inc. 171 Appalachian Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830: On or about 08/7/2025 and at times prior thereto, employee was performing service and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to Mereen Johnson model 620 straight to cut double end saw/machine #492 (Serial Number MJ-1678) in the Framing Department. Before performing servicing and maintenance tasks the machine was not shutdown, isolated, verification of isolation was not completed, and the machine was not locked out.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation.  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. IN ADDITION, abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic, or video evidence or abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 23, 2026

Abate by

May 19, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,682 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(2)(i):All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:  a.) Appalachian Wood Products, Inc. 171 Appalachian Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830: On or about  08/21/2025 and at times prior thereto, Employees were exposed to entanglement hazards associated with the horizontal shafting at the Mereen Johnson model 620 straight to cut double end saw/machine #492 (Serial Number MJ-1678). Horizontal shaft was located approximately 3 feet above ground level and was not protected by casing or troughs.  b.) Appalachian Wood Products, Inc. 171 Appalachian Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830: On or about  08/21/2025 and at times prior thereto, Employees were exposed to entanglement hazards associated with the horizontal shafting at the Challenor straight to cut double end saw/machine #349. Horizontal shaft was located approximately 3 feet above ground level and was not protected by casing or troughs.  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.

Issued

Jan 23, 2026

Penalty

Initial $5,535 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i):Unused opening in electrical cabinets were not effectively closed provide substantially equivalent protection to the equipment:  a.) Appalachian Wood Products, Inc. 171 Appalachian Drive, Clearfield, PA 16830: On or about 08/21/2025 and at times prior thereto, a knockout was missing in the 480V disconnect at machine #862 in the Framing/Department 10 area.  NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENATION REQUIRED