Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2021-08-10
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Emphasis |
L: HINOISE, N: AMPUTATE
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Case Closed |
2022-01-27
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1781070 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
3121.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3121.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1):The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: a) Sawmill, production manager; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 110.3% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 90.6 dBA) which is approximately 2.21 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA). Reselts are based on a 480 minute sampling period conducted. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program. b) Sawmill, head saw operator; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 106.8% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 90.4 dBA) which is approximately 2.14 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA 85 dBA). Results are based on a 479 minute sampling period conducted. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 1 minute period not sampled. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective, hearing conservation program. c) Sawmill, edger operator; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 86.2% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 91.6 dBA) which is approximately 1.72 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA 85 dBA). Results are based on a 327 minute sampling period conducted. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 153 minute period not sampled. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective, hearing conservation program. d) Sawmill, edger operator; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 84% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 88.6 dBA) which is approximately 1.68 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA 85 dBA). Results are based on a 480 minute sampling period conducted. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective, hearing conservation program. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: a) Sawmill, production manager; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 110.3% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 90.6 dBA) which is approximately 2.21 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA). Reselts are based on a 480 minute sampling period conducted. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective audiometric testing program. b) Sawmill, head saw operator; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 106.8% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 90.4 dBA) which is approximately 2.14 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA 85 dBA). Results are based on a 479 minute sampling period conducted. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 1 minute period not sampled. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective, audiometric testing program. c) Sawmill, edger operator; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 86.2% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 91.6 dBA) which is approximately 1.72 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA 85 dBA). Results are based on a 327 minute sampling period conducted. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 153 minute period not sampled. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective, audiometric testing program. d) Sawmill, edger operator; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 84% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 88.6 dBA) which is approximately 1.68 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA 85 dBA). Results are based on a 480 minute sampling period conducted. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective, audiometric testing program. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 K01 |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not 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 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: a) Sawmill, production manager; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 110.3% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 90.6 dBA) which is approximately 2.21 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA of 85 dBA). Reselts are based on a 480 minute sampling period conducted. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective training program. b) Sawmill, head saw operator; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 106.8% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 90.4 dBA) which is approximately 2.14 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA 85 dBA). Results are based on a 479 minute sampling period conducted. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 1 minute period not sampled. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective, training program. c) Sawmill, edger operator; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 86.2% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 91.6 dBA) which is approximately 1.72 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA 85 dBA). Results are based on a 327 minute sampling period conducted. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 153 minute period not sampled. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective, training program. d) Sawmill, edger operator; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to noise at levels of 84% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour time weighted average TWA of 88.6 dBA) which is approximately 1.68 times the action level of 50% dose (equivalent to an 8 hour TWA 85 dBA). Results are based on a 480 minute sampling period conducted. The employer did not administer a continuing, effective, training program. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
3901.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3901.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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) Head saw; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the employer allowed employees to engage in maintenance activities such as changing out the head saw blade without first establishing a Lockout/tagout program. b) Re-saw; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the employer allowed employees to engage in maintenance activities such as changing out the re-saw blade without first establishing a Lockout/tagout program. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) Head saw; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the employer allowed employees to engage in maintenance activities such as changing out the head saw blade that had more than one energy source without first developing machine specific procedures. b) Re-saw; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the employer allowed employees to engage in maintenance activities such as changing out the re-saw blade that had more than one energy source without first developing machine specific procedures. |
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Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: a) Head saw; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the employer allowed employees to engage in maintenance activities such as changing out the head saw blade that had more than one energy source without first training authorized employees on the principles of the Lockout/tagout program. b) Re-saw; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that the employer allowed employees to engage in maintenance activities such as changing out the re-saw blade that had more than one energy source without first training authorized employees on the principles of the Lockout/tagout program. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100253 B02 II |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
2340.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2340.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
8 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: a) Outside clock-in area; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that the employer did secure compressed gas cylinders that contained oxygen that were not in use. b) Side bay door; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not secure compressed gas cylinders that contained acetylene that were not in use. |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100265 C18 I |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
2340.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2340.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Means were not provided to guard against accidental injury to personnel at conveyor transfer, loading, or discharge point(s): a) Debarker; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to crush hazards in that the employees were allowed to cross in close proximity to a unguarded extended shaft with an unused keyhole that drove the conveyer to the debarker infeed. b) Trim saw outfeed, at the dump hopper; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to crush hazards in that the employees were allowed to work in close proximity to a unguarded extended shaft with an unused keyhole and unguarded wheel and pulley that drove the conveyor from the trim saw to the dump hopper. c) Stacker; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to crush hazards in that employees were allowed to work in close proximity to a shaft that was 2 inches in length and 2 1/2 inches in diameter that drove the conveyor so that lumber could be sorted and stacked. |
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Citation ID |
01005A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
2340.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2340.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) Sawmill; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with chemicals in that the employer required the use of chemicals such as compressed oxygen and acetylene, PB blaster, brake cleaner, oil, and grease without first implementing a written hazard communication program. |
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Citation ID |
01005B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use: a) Sawmill; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with chemicals in that the employer required the use of chemicals such as compressed oxygen and acetylene, PB blaster, brake cleaner, oil, and grease without first ensuring that SDS sheets could be made available to employees. |
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Citation ID |
01005C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) Sawmill; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to hazards associated with chemicals in that the employer required the use of chemicals such as compressed oxygen and acetylene, PB blaster, brake cleaner, oil, and grease without first providing training to employees on hazards associated with chemicals. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19040029 B03 |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
780.0 |
Initial Penalty |
780.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3):29 CFR �1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an incident report (OSHA Form 301 or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred: (a) OSHA 300; The employer failed to record an incident that occurred approximately 2 months previously on the OSHA 300 logs within 7 calendar days after the incident. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100151 B |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
8 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(b):There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid: a) 869 HWY 263, Minter, AL; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer failed to ensure that an employee that was certified in first aid was available at the worksite with there was no clinic, hospital or physician that was reasonably accessible. |
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Citation ID |
02003 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
Issuance Date |
2021-10-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2021-11-04 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2021-11-24 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
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) Sawmill; On or about August 26, 2021 and at times prior to the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a powered industrial truck without the employer first ensuring the employee was competent to operate the equipment as demonstrated by the completion of the required training and evaluation specified by the regulation. |
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