Inspection Type |
Referral
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2024-03-01
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Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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Case Closed |
2024-07-01
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
2136536 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-12 |
Current Penalty |
4839.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-26 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system: a) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of 6 feet 6 inches in that the employer failed to require the use of fall protection when employees are required to grease bearings on the Outfeed Chain 2. b) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of approximately 11 feet in that the employer failed to require the use of fall protection when employees are required to grease bearings and motors on the Mill Saw. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100030 A03 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-12 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-26 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that employees were trained in the nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them. a) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024 and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained to recognize the hazards of working on the Outfeed Chain 2 at heights of 6 feet 6 inches. b) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024 and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained to recognize the hazards of working on the Mill Saw at heights of approximately 11 feet. |
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Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-12 |
Current Penalty |
4839.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4839.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-26 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
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 procedures and employee training to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4): a) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024 and at times prior, the employer failed to develop and implement an energy control program and training to protect employees from hazards associated with the release of stored energy when performing service and maintenance activities on the Outfeed Chain 2. b) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024 and at times prior, the employer failed to develop and implement an energy control program and training to protect employees from hazards associated with the release of stored energy when performing service and maintenance activities on the Mill saw. c) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024 and at times prior, the employer failed to develop and implement an energy control program and training to protect employees from hazards associated with the release of stored energy when performing service and maintenance activities on the Peeler. |
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Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-12 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-26 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
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) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL.: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards when employees are required to perform preventative maintenance on the Outfeed Chain 2, in that the employer failed to develop, document, and utilize a machine specific lockout/tagout procedures. b) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL.: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards when employees are required to perform preventative maintenance on the Mill Saw, in that the employer failed to develop, document, and utilize a machine specific lockout/tagout procedures. c) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL.: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation and caught-in hazards when employees are required to perform preventative maintenance on the Peeler in that the employer failed to develop, document, and utilize a machine specific lockout/tagout procedures. |
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Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I A |
Issuance Date |
2024-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-12 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-26 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not 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. a) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when performing maintenance activities on the Outfeed Chain 2 in that each employee had not been trained on lockout/tagout in accordance with the standard. b) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards when performing maintenance activities on the Mill Saw in that each employee had not been trained on lockout/tagout in accordance with the standard. c) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when performing maintenance activities on the Peeler in that each employee had not been trained on lockout/tagout in accordance with the standard. |
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Citation ID |
01002D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 D04 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-12 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-26 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: a) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were required to perform maintenance activities on the Outfeed Chain 2 without affixing a lock to the electrical energy. a) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were required to perform maintenance activities on the Mill Saw without affixing a lock to the electrical energy. a) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior thereto, employees were required to perform maintenance activities on the Peeler without affixing a lock to the electrical energy. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
Issuance Date |
2024-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-06-12 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-06-26 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed; and the date(s) of the hazard assessment. a) At 1022 Thweatt Industrial Boulevard, Dadeville, AL: On February 29, 2024, and at times prior, the employer failed to perform a workplace assessment to determine the hazards, and the necessary personal protective equipment required for employees who operate and work in the mill. |
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