OSHA Inspection: MEISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS OF ENDEAVOR, INC.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7945.00 · Current $3972.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicates that any employee's exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer shall develop and implement a monitoring program.  On or about December 30, 2025, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program when information indicated that employee noise exposure would equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 85 decibels. The employer provided audiograms and hearing protection for employees working in the sawmill.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(ii)(A): Follow-up procedures. Unless a physician determines that the standard threshold shift is not work related or aggravated by occupational noise exposure, the employer shall ensure that the following steps are taken when a standard threshold shift occurs: Employees not using hearing protectors shall be fitted with hearing protectors, trained in their use and care, and required to use them.  On or about December 30, 2025, and at times prior, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that an employee grading boards, who experienced a standard threshold shift, was fitted with hearing protectors, trained in their use and care, and required to use them.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(i)(3): Hearing Protectors. Employees shall be given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer.  On or about December 30, 2025, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the employer did not provide and give employees the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors to include ear muffs.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.   At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin:  a) On or about January 7, 2026, the employer did not train an employee working on or near the outside edger who was exposed to noise exceeding 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA in accordance with the requirements of this section and the employer did not institute a training program. The employee was exposed to noise at 216.9 percent dose of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 95.6 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling of an 8-hour work shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.6 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored.  b) On or about January 7, 2026, the employer did not train an employee working on or near the outside double-end trim saw who was exposed to noise exceeding 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA in accordance with the requirements of this section and the employer did not institute a training program. The employee was exposed to noise at 182.6 percent dose of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 94.3 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling of an 8-hour work shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 94.3 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored.  c) On or about January 7, 2026, the employer did not train an employee working on or near the 5-head resaw who was exposed to noise exceeding 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA in accordance with the requirements of this section and the employer did not institute a training program. The employee was exposed to noise at 160.9 percent dose of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 93.4 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling of an 8-hour work shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 93.4 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored.  d) On or about January 7, 2026, the employer did not train an employee working on or near the inside board grading line who was exposed to noise exceeding 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA in accordance with the requirements of this section and the employer did not institute a training program. The employee was exposed to noise at 123.8 percent dose of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 91.5 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling of an 8-hour work shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 91.5 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored.  e) On or about January 7, 2026, the employer did not train an employee operating and working near the Scragg saw who was exposed to noise exceeding 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA in accordance with the requirements of this section and the employer did not institute a training program. The employee was exposed to noise at 99.5 percent dose of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.9 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling of an 8-hour work shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.9 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored.  f) On or about January 7, 2026, the employer did not train a Plant Manager employee who was exposed to noise exceeding 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA in accordance with the requirements of this section and the employer did not institute a training program. The employee was exposed to noise at 92.8 percent dose of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.4 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling of an 8-hour work shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.4 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored.  g) On or about January 7, 2026, the employer did not train an employee working on or near the outside board grading line who was exposed to noise exceeding 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA in accordance with the requirements of this section and the employer did not institute a training program. The employee was exposed to noise at 91.8 percent dose of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.4 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling of an 8-hour work shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.4 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored.  h) On or about January 7, 2026, the employer did not train an employee working on or near the outside stacker who was exposed to noise exceeding 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA in accordance with the requirements of this section and the employer did not institute a training program. The employee was exposed to noise at 76.8 percent dose of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 88.1 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling of an 8-hour work shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 88.1 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored.  i) On or about January 7, 2026, the employer did not train an employee operating a forklift in the facility and out in the yard who was exposed to noise exceeding 85 dBA as an 8-hour TWA in accordance with the requirements of this section and the employer did not institute a training program. The employee was exposed to noise at 73.3 percent dose of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 87.7 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling of an 8-hour work shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 87.7 dBA accounting for the period of 0 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7945.00 · Current $3972.00 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). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:  (i) Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;  (ii) Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee; and,  (iii) Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.  At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin:  On or about December 30, 2025, the employer had not assessed the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a lumbermill environment in that:  a) Employees were exposed to impact and laceration injuries to the hands, fingers, during activities such as, but not limited to, flipping wood cants, stacking boards, and handling saw blades without adequate hand protection.   b) Employees were exposed to impact injuries to the feet and toes when cants and boards fell from conveyors or were otherwise dropped from height.  c) Employees were exposed to flying particles and debris to the eyes during activities such as, but not limited to, operating saws, sweeping and blowing wood dust and chips from horizontal surfaces, and blowing wood dust from their clothes with pressurized air.  d) Employees were exposed to elevated noise levels which necessitated the use of hearing protection during activities such as, but not limited to, operating the 5-head and 6-head resaws, working near the double-end trim saws, operating the inside edger, and grading boards on the inside line.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses eye protection that provides side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects. Detachable side protectors (e.g. clip-on or slide-on side shields) meeting the pertinent requirements of this section are acceptable.  On or about December 30, 2025, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Drive in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that each affected employee working in the lumbermill production area used eye protection with side protection when there was a hazard from flying objects such as wood chips and debris generated during cutting, sawing, and blowing down surfaces with pressurized air.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.  On or about December 30, 2025, to January 7, 2026, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that employees exposed to impact and crushed-by hazards to the feet created by falling wood and powered industrial vehicle traffic were required to use protective footwear.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(b): Selection. Employers shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.  On or about December 30, 2025, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the employer did not base the selection of hand protection on an evaluation of the tasks to be performed and the potential hazards present in the workplace. Employees were exposed to impact and crushed-by hazards to the hands and fingers while flipping/rotating cants and boards on conveyors, and stacking lumber.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $4634.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures shall 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, the following:  (A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure;  (B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  (C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and  (D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.   At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin:  a) On or about December 10, 2025, to December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to amputation hazards created by the cutting blades, and in-running nip points of the infeed rollers and wood stock on the 5-head resaw when the employer's documented hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) procedure did not include the following: 1) a specific statement of its intended use  2) specific procedural steps to shut down and control energies such as, but not limited to, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and kinetic (wind down) 3) specific steps/requirements to verify the effectiveness of the energy isolation devices or other control measures.   b) On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, cleaning inside of the machine, cleaning near the powered outfeed roller, and changing blades, when the employer's documented hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) procedure for the slab edgers did not include the following: 1) a specific statement of its intended use 2) specific procedural steps to shut down and control energies such as, but not limited to, electric, kinetic (wind down), and radiant (laser) 3) specific steps to verify the effectiveness of the energy isolation devices or other control measures.   c) On or about December 30, 2025, employees were exposed to amputation, entanglement, and crushed-by hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, unjamming the infeed magazine on the notcher, cleaning around and under the outfeed conveyor on the notcher, and cleaning beneath the outside stacker, when the employer's documented hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) procedure for the Stacker/Notcher did not include the following: 1) a specific statement of its intended use  2) specific procedural steps to shut down and control energies such as, but not limited to, kinetic (wind down). 3) specific steps/requirements to verify the effectiveness of the energy isolation devices or other control measures.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  On or about December 30, 2025, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of their energy control procedures to ensure that the procedures were compliant and that lockout was used by employees performing servicing and maintenance tasks on equipment including but not limited to, the 5-head resaw, 6-head resaw, slab edgers, scragg saw, and outside notcher.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.   On or about December 10, 2025, to December 30, 2025, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the employer did not train employees to have the knowledge and skills to safely apply energy isolation, when to apply energy isolation techniques, and the removal of such energy controls, on equipment such as, but not limited to, the 5 and 6-head resaws, inside edger, and notcher. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards created by the machines and/or their infeed systems while performing tasks such as, but not limited to, unjamming boards in the infeed mechanisms, cleaning the machines, and changing blades.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $4634.00 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):  (d)(1) Application of Control;  (d)(2) Preparation for shutdown;  (d)(3) Machine or equipment shutdown;  (d)(4) Lockout or tagout device application;  (d)(5) Stored energy; and,  (d)(6) Verification of isolation.   At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin;  a) On or about December 10, 2025, the employer did not ensure that all the steps outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147(d), required for the control of hazardous energy sources, were performed prior to employees conducting servicing and maintenance tasks on the 5-head resaw. Employees were exposed to machine hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, unjamming wood stock. The employer did not ensure employees shut down the equipment and followed a de-energization sequence prior to allowing them to conduct those activities.   b) On or about December 30, 2025, the employer did not ensure that all the steps outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147(d), required for the control of hazardous energy sources, were performed prior to employees conducting servicing and maintenance tasks on the 5-head resaw. Employees were exposed to machine hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, blade changes, and cleaning. The employer did not ensure employees followed verification steps to confirm isolation prior to allowing them to conduct those activities.   c) On or about December 30, 2025, the employer did not ensure that all the steps outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147(d), required for the control of hazardous energy sources, were performed prior to employees conducting servicing and maintenance tasks on the inside edger. Employees were exposed to machine hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, cleaning the machine at the end of the day. The employer did not ensure employees followed verification steps to confirm isolation prior to allowing them to conduct those activities.   As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lockout/tagout device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(ii): Lockout devices, where used, shall be affixed in a manner to that will hold the energy isolating devices in a "safe" or "off" position.  At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin:  a) On or about December 30, 2025, employees cleaning and changing the blades on the 5-head resaw were exposed to uncontrolled hazardous energy when the tab on the electrical disconnects where the employees applied their locks were broken, allowing the locks to be easily removed and the machines energized.  b) On or about December 30, 2025, employees cleaning and changing the blades on the 6-head resaw were exposed to uncontrolled hazardous energy when the tab on the electrical disconnects where the employees applied their locks were broken, allowing the locks to be easily removed and the machines energized.  c) On or about December 30, 2025, employees cleaning and changing the blades on the inside edger, were exposed to uncontrolled hazardous energy when the tab on the electrical disconnects where the employees applied their locks were broken, allowing the locks to be easily removed and the machines energized.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Identifiable. Lockout devices and tagout devices shall indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s).  At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin:   a) On or about December 30, 2025, an employee performing lockout/tagout on the scragg saw had locks applied to the electrical disconnect that was not identifiable to the employee who applied it.  b) On or about December 30, 2025, employees performing lockout/tagout on the outside edger had locks applied to the electrical disconnect that were not identifiable to the employee(s) who applied them.  c) On or about December 30, 2025, an employee performing lockout/tagout on the 5-head resaw had a lock applied to the electrical disconnect that was not identifiable to the employee who applied it.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $2648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.  At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin;  a) On or about January 7, 2026, employees flipping cants on the two Baker lateral chain conveyors downstream of the double-end trim saws and upstream of the infeed conveyors into the 5 and 6-head resaws were exposed to amputation and pinch point hazards to the fingers created by the vertical downward movement of the pneumatic pistons and pop-up arms against the sides of the conveyors and the rubber stop under the arms.  b) On or about January 7, 2026, employees removing and replacing boards stacked on the hydraulic lift table on the outside stacker line were exposed to crushed-by hazards to the hands and fingers while reaching beneath the descending arm/table of the Pendu 4400S board stacker.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(26)(viii): Guarding lower landing area. The lower landing area of stackers and unstackers shall be guarded by enclosures that prevent entrance to the area or pit below the hoist platform. Entrances should be protected by electrically interlocked gates which, when open, will disconnect the power and set the hoist brakes. When the interlock is not installed, other positive means of protecting the entrance shall be provided.  On or about December 30, 2026, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; employees inspecting, removing, and replacing lumber on the outside stacker's Southworth hydraulic lift table were exposed to crushed-by and sheer point hazards created when the table descends. Pinch and sheer points were created at the scissor frame members and the area between where the table's lip met walking-working surface of the takeaway chain conveyor.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6621.00 · Current $3310.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, shall be protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by a trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires.   At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin:  a) On or about December 30, 2025, on the southside of the outside grading conveyor; employees were exposed to entanglement hazards created by the unguarded rotating horizontal shaft of the head pulley.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Guarding vertical and inclined shafting. Vertical and inclined shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting maintenance runways, shall be enclosed with a stationary casing in accordance with requirements of paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.  a) On or about January 7, 2026, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; employees operating and working near the 5-head resaw's operator station were exposed to entanglement hazards created by the rotating vertical shaft and bearing collar of the tail pulley on the 6-inch vertical infeed conveyor.  b) On or about January 7, 2026, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; employees working and sweeping near the 6-head resaw's infeed conveyor were exposed to entanglement hazards created by the rotating vertical shaft and bearing collar of the tail pulley on the 6-inch vertical infeed conveyor.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.  At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin:  a) On or about January 7, 2026, employees walking past and cleaning near the double-end waste conveyor on the south end of the production area were exposed to entanglement hazards created by the projecting, rotating shaft end of the head pulley of the conveyor.   b) On or about January 7, 2026, employees operating and working near the 5-head resaw's operator station were exposed to entanglement hazards created by the projecting, rotating, vertical shaft end of the tail pulley on the 6-inch vertical infeed conveyor.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $2648.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(v): Walkways, docks, and platforms - Elevated platforms. Where elevated platforms are used routinely on a daily basis, they shall be equipped with stairways or fixed ladders that comply with 29 CFR part 1910, subpart D.  Or or about January 7, 2026, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the stairway leading up to the Scragg saw's operator's station did not comply with 29 CFR 1910 - Subpart D - Walking-Working Surfaces in that to get down from the elevated station, the operator had to step over a 16-inch-wide gap between the leading edge of the first stair onto the saw's cutting platform, or step down 21 inches to the ground level below, or step down 11 inches onto metal drawer that had been placed next to the first stair.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $4634.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Standards. Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors shall be in accordance with American National Standard B20.1-1957, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.  At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin;  a) Section 17: Chain Conveyors. These conveyors should be guarded by hand rails, guard plates, etc., to minimize the possibility of operator's limbs or clothing being caught between the moving parts of the conveyor and/or the load, and stationary parts of the conveyor structure.  On or about December 30, 2025, employees operating the outside stacker were exposed to amputation hazards to the hands and fingers created by the two unguarded chains and sprockets on either side of the tail pulley on the stacker's upper chain conveyor.  b) Section 19: Live Roll Conveyors. Where installed at floor level or used in working areas, all live roll conveyors should be designed to eliminate hazards from pinch points or moving parts excepting at such places where the other provisions are made to prevent personnel from coming into contact with or crossing the conveyor.  On or about January 7, 2026, operators of the 5-head and 6-head resaws were exposed to amputation and in-running nip point hazards created by the rotating live roller closest to the saw's operator's station and the fixed guard on the upstream chain conveyor's tail pulley.   c) Section 17: Chain Conveyors. These conveyors should be guarded by hand rails, guard plates, etc., to minimize the possibility of operator's limbs or clothing being caught between the moving parts of the conveyor and/or the load, and stationary parts of the conveyor structure.  On or about December 30, 2025, employees walking and working near the outside stacker takeaway chain conveyor were exposed to caught-in hazards created by the unguarded chains and sprockets of the head pulley.   d) Section 6, subpart 9(a): Where a conveyor passes over working areas, aisles, or thoroughfares, suitable guards shall be provided to protect those areas from the hazard.   On or about December 30, 2025, employees walking and working near the log deck that feeds into the Scragg saw were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards created by potentially falling logs. The conveyor on the log deck was not guarded on the north side to prevent logs from falling off the elevated deck.  e) Section 6, subpart 2: Pulleys, Sprockets, Sheaves, Drums, Blocks. All of these, when located in a working area where operators (other than maintenance men) are present, shall be arranged to prevent the possibility of injury due to hands or parts of clothing being caught between the· belt and pulley, or chain and sprocket, or cable and sheave, drum or block. When these units are located in areas where authorized personnel only have access, then such 'arrangements of frames or guards will not be required if provisions are made to stop and lock out the power before work is performed on the conveyor.  On or about December 30, 2025, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation and entanglement hazards created by the unguarded head and tail pulleys on the Pendu notcher's outfeed belt conveyor, and the drive chain and sprockets driving the head pulley.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6621.00 · Current $3310.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations contained in (b)(1)(i)-(b)(1)(viii).  At an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin:  a) On or about December 30, 2025, employees grading boards on the outside line were exposed to electrocution and fire hazards when the front cover of the throw switch fuse box providing 220V power to the waste belt conveyor #1 was bent and damaged, allowing access to the energized fuses and conductors by employees and wood dust. The electrical equipment was not examined to identify these recognized hazards.  b) On or about December 30, 2025, employees grading boards on the outside line were exposed to electrical shock hazards when the outer protective sheath on the flexible conduit providing 220V power to the deduster through the throw switch fuse box was pulled away from the connection running into the bottom of the box, exposing the conductors to damage.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the following means contained in (g)(2)(i)(A)-(D).   On or about December 30, 2025, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; employees grading boards on the outside line were exposed to electrocution and fire hazards when the front cover of the throw switch fuse box providing 220V power to the waste belt conveyor #1 was bent and damaged, allowing access to the energized fuses and conductors by employees and wood dust. The electrical equipment was not examined to identify these recognized hazards.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.   On or about December 30, 2025, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; employees grading boards on the outside line were exposed to electrical shock hazards when the outer protective sheath on the flexible conduit providing 220V power to the deduster through the throw switch fuse box was pulled away from the connection running into the bottom of the box, exposing the conductors to damage. The flexible conduit was not provided with strain relief when it was tucked inside of the fixed support of the grading conveyor from the junction at the box.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1324.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(b)(3): How quickly must each injury or illness be recorded? You must enter each recordable injury or illness on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred.  On or about December 30, 2025, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; the employer did not record a workplace injury or illness on the OSHA 300 Log for calendar year 2025. A recordable amputation injury occurred on December 10, 2025, was not recorded within seven days.

Issued

2026-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.  On or about January 7, 2026, at an establishment located at 101 Industrial Lane in Endeavor, Wisconsin; employees utilizing the air wand on the east side of the 5-head resaw were exposed to air embolism, hearing damage, and eye injuries from flying chips and particles when using compressed air to remove dust from the body and clothing.