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346340326
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0418600
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2022-11-14
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550 EAST FRONT ST SOUTH, THOMASVILLE, AL, 36784
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2022-11-14
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| Case Closed |
2024-03-20
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1506065 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 D09 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-03-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-29 |
| Current Penalty |
6015.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12031.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-04-25 |
| Final Order |
2023-11-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): Develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue; a) 550 E Front St South Thomasville, AL, 36784. Boiler house, Fuel storage area; On or about November 14, 2022 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to confined space hazards in that employees were allowed to enter permitted spaces without the company having developed and implemented procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services for rescuing entrants from permit spaces and for providing the necessary emergency services to rescued employees. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-03-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-04-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
24063.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-04-25 |
| Final Order |
2023-11-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces: a) 550 E Front St South Thomasville, AL, 36784. Boiler house, Fuel storage area; On or about November 14, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined space of the Fuel Storage Area without first evaluating the space as a permit required space, exposing employees to caught-in (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. Browder and Sons Veneer Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.146(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1506065 citation number 1 item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 4/21/2022. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-03-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-29 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
24063.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-04-25 |
| Final Order |
2023-11-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about November 14, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the fuel storage area without first posting signage that would identify certain areas as permit required confined spaces, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. Browder and Sons Veneer Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.146(c)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1506065 citation number 1 item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 4/21/2022. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 C04 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-03-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-29 |
| Current Penalty |
17859.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
24063.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-04-25 |
| Final Order |
2023-11-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146: a) 550 E Front St South Thomasville, AL, 36784. Boiler house, Fuel storage area; On or about November 14, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer required employees to enter the permit confined spaces of the woodchip/bark-chip storage area without developing and implementing a written permit space entry program, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 D03 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-03-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-04-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
24063.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-04-25 |
| Final Order |
2023-11-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to items (d)(3)(i) through (d)(3)(vi) of this paragraph. a) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the woodchip/bark-chip storage area without developing and implementing the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. Browder and Sons Veneer Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.146(d)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1506065 citation number 1 item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/21/2022. |
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| Citation ID |
02005A3 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-03-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-29 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
24063.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-04-25 |
| Final Order |
2023-11-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the woodchip/bark-chip storage area without documenting the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. Browder and Sons Veneer Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.146(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1506065 citation number 1 item number 1d and was affirmed as a final order on 4/21/2022. |
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| Citation ID |
02006A3 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2023-03-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2023-12-29 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
24063.0 |
| Contest Date |
2023-04-25 |
| Final Order |
2023-11-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the woodchip/bark chip storage area without first training employees on the hazards associated with permit required confined spaces or the procedures and practices to enter permit required confined spaces, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. Browder and Sons Veneer Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.146(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1506065 citation number 1 item number 1e and was affirmed as a final order on 4/21/2022. |
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345060651
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0418600
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2020-12-07
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550 EAST FRONT ST SOUTH, THOMASVILLE, AL, 36784
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| Inspection Type |
Fat/Cat
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2020-12-10
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| Case Closed |
2022-04-25
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Related Activity
| Type |
Accident |
| Activity Nr |
1703811 |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
5687.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8124.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-12 |
| Final Order |
2022-04-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces: a) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the woodchip/bark-chip storage area without first evaluating the space as a permit required space, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-12 |
| Final Order |
2022-04-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the woodchip/bark-chip storage area without first posting signage that would identify certain areas as permit required confined spaces, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 C04 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-12 |
| Final Order |
2022-04-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4):When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146: a) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer required employees to enter the permit confined spaces of the woodchip/bark-chip storage area without developing and implementing a written permit space entry program, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-12 |
| Final Order |
2022-04-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the woodchip/bark-chip storage area without documenting the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-12 |
| Final Order |
2022-04-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the woodchip/bark chip storage area without first training employees on the hazards associated with permit required confined spaces or the procedures and practices to enter permit required confined spaces, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 D03 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
9557.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13653.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-05-12 |
| Final Order |
2022-04-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to items (d)(3)(i) through (d)(3)(vi) of this paragraph. a) Boiler house, Woodchip/bark-chip storage area; On or about December 7, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work in the confined spaces of the woodchip/bark-chip storage area without developing and implementing the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, exposing employees to caught-by (chain conveyor), entrapment, and engulfment hazards. |
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340857945
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0418600
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2015-08-17
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550 EAST FRONT ST SOUTH, THOMASVILLE, AL, 36784
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2015-08-18
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2015-09-25
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1009081 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-08-21 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-09-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-09-16 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed. a) Facility wide: On or about August 18, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to safety hazards in that equipment specific lockout/tagout procedures had not been updated to reflect the procedures actually used. ie: The machine specific procedures for the "boiler" indicate that the steam cannot be locked but the procedures actually used show that it can. b) Facility wide: On or about August 18, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to safety hazards in that equipment specific lockout/tagout procedures had not been updated to reflect the procedures actually used. ie: The machine specific procedures for the "dryer" state that the pneumatic and natural gas cannot be locked but the procedures actually used show that it can. |
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