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347923716
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0215800
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2024-12-09
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1180 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, FARMINGTON, NY, 14425
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2024-12-09
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE
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343061271
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0215800
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2018-04-04
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1180 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, FARMINGTON, NY, 14425
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2018-04-10
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| Case Closed |
2018-12-18
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1318087 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 G06 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
3880.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5174.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-04-26 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
18 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: a) Molder Area, on or about 4/10/18: An employee working as a Molder Operator was not provided with an annual audiogram. The Molder Operator was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 108.1% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 108.1% dose is approximately 90.6 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 4/10/18 for 444 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 36 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs. b) Chop Saw Area, on or about 4/10/18: An employee working as a Mill Laborer was not provided with an annual audiogram. The Mill Laborer was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 96.1% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 96.1% dose is approximately 89.1 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 4/10/18 for 434 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 46 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear muffs. c) Head Saw Area, on or about 4/10/18: An employee working as a Head Saw Operator was not provided with an annual audiogram. The Head Saw Operator was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 109.9% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 109.9% dose is approximately 90.7 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 4/10/18 for 440 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 40 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear muffs. d) Rip Saw Area, on or about 4/10/18: An employee working as a Sawyer was not provided with an annual audiogram. The Sawyer was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 146.6% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 146.61% dose is approximately 92.8 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 4/10/18 for 433 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 47 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs. Abatement methodology: An effective hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) shall be maintained. An effective hearing conservation program shall include, at a minimum: (1) A baseline audiogram for all employees exposed to noise levels equal to or in excess of the standard. (2) Annual audiograms for each overexposed employee (3) Analysis of audiogram results with retesting and/or referral to an otolaryngologist or qualified physician when a significant threshold shift occurs. A significant shift will be considered to be equal to or greater than an average of 30 dBA over the 2000, 3000, and 4000 hertz frequencies. (4) Where insert ear plugs or custom-molded devices are utilized, individual employee fitting shall be conducted by a trained person, and employees shall be instructed in the care and use of the devices. |
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342983962
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0215800
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2018-02-28
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1180 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, FARMINGTON, NY, 14425
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2018-04-16
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| Emphasis |
P: AMPUTATE, N: AMPUTATE, N: DUSTEXPL
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| Case Closed |
2018-12-18
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
3298.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
4398.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-04-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a) Pioneer Millworks, Inc., on or about 2/28/18: Employees use hand held chain saws to trim timbers and do always not wear personal protective equipment to prevent injury to their legs. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-04-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): a) Pioneer Millworks, Inc., on or about 2/28/18: The employer did not assess chain saw operations to identify the potential hazards present which would necessitate the use of specific personal protective equipment. Employees use hand held chain saws to trim timbers and do not always wear leg protection to prevent unexpected kickback or contact with the saw. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 G02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
2473.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
3298.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-04-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter: a) Pioneer Millworks, Inc., on or about 3/12/18: An educational program was not provided to designated employees at least annually on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting. ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and .39(a) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b). |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
4850.25 |
| Initial Penalty |
6467.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-04-26 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) Mill, on or about 2/28/18: Pistorius up-cut saw was not equipped with point of operation guarding and thereby did not prevent employees from placing their hands into the danger zone during cutting operations. b) Mill, on or about 2/28/18: Whirlwind up-cut saw was not equipped with point of operation guarding and thereby did not prevent employees from placing their hands into the danger zone during cutting operations. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-04-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| 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) Pioneer Millworks, Inc., on or about 3/12/18: The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of their energy control procedures at least annually. Employees perform servicing and/or maintenance activities on machinery and equipment such as but not limited to: Moulders, Upcut Saws, Moulder Sprayer and Denailing Machine. |
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339890428
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0215800
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2014-08-08
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1180 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, FARMINGTON, NY, 14425
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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 |
2014-08-08
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| Case Closed |
2014-08-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
927119 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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339890386
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0215800
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2014-08-08
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1180 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, FARMINGTON, NY, 14425
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
|
| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2014-08-08
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| Case Closed |
2014-08-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
927117 |
| Health |
Yes |
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339271173
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0215800
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2013-08-07
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1180 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, FARMINGTON, NY, 14425
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2013-08-21
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| Emphasis |
L: HHHT50, N: DUSTEXPL, P: HHHT50
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| Case Closed |
2014-05-13
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Packaging/Shipping Area, on or about 8/7/13: The emergency exit was blocked with a cart that was parked in front of the door. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
2520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4200.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA: a) Rip Saw Area, on or about 8/21/13: An employee working as a Sawyer was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 159.6% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 159.6% dose is approximately 93.4 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 8/21/13 for 462 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 18 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs. b) Molder Area, on or about 8/21/13: An employee working as a Molder Operator was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 91.9% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 91.9% dose is approximately 89.4 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 8/21/13 for 474 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 6 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear muffs. c) Molder Area, on or about 8/21/13: An employee working as a Leader was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 98.7% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 98.7% dose is approximately 89.9 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 8/21/13 for 464 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 16 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear muffs. d) Rip Saw Area, on or about 8/21/13: An employee working as a Millwright was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 87.9% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 87.9% dose is approximately 89.1 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 8/21/13 for 478 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 2 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs and ear plugs. e) Stacking and Grading Area, on or about 8/21/13: An employee working as a Laborer was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 82.2% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 82.2% dose is approximately 88.6 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 8/21/13 for 464 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 16 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear muffs. f) Head Saw Area, on or about 8/21/13: An employee working as a Head Sawyer was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 138.4% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 138.4% dose is approximately 92.3 dBA calculated as the 8 hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling was conducted on 8/21/13 for 469 minutes. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 11 minutes not sampled. Employee was wearing ear plugs. Abatement methodology: Step 1: An effective hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) shall be maintained. An effective hearing conservation program shall include, at a minimum: (1) a baseline audiogram for all employees exposed to noise levels equal to or in excess of the standard. (2) Annual audiograms for each overexposed employee (3) analysis of audiogram results with retesting and/or referral to an otolaryngologist or qualified physician when a significant threshold shift occurs. A significant shift will be considered to be equal to or greater than an average of 30 dba over the 2000, 3000, and 4000 hertz frequencies. (4) Where insert ear plugs or custom-molded devices are utilized, individual employee fitting shall be conducted by a trained person, and employees shall be instructed in the care and use of the devices. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 L01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1): A copy of 29 CFR 1910.95 was not made available to affected employees or their representatives nor was a copy posted in the workplace: a) Wood Manufacturing Areas, on or about 8/21/13: The employer did not provide a copy of 1910.95 to the affected employees, or post a copy in the workplace, when employees were exposed to noise that exceeded the 8-hour time weighted average. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) Employer did not establish nor implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures when respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer: a) Molding Area, on or about 8/7/13: Employer had not established a written respirator protection program when employees were wearing half face air purifying respirators. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards: a) Molding Area, on or about 8/7/13: The employer had not done a respiratory evaluation when employees are wearing half face air purifying respirators. |
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| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: Note: The employer may discontinue an employees medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator. a) Molding Area, on or about 8/7/13: Employee wears a half face air purifying respirator and had not been provided with a medical evaluation. |
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| Citation ID |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k) The employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, and annual (or more often if necessary) training to employees who are required to use respirators: a) Molding Area, on or about 8/7/13: Employee wears a half face air purifying respirator and had not received respirator training. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 C04 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1785.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: a) Denailing Area, on or about 8/7/13: A fire extinguisher was not in operable condition, it was found discharged. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a) Upper Molder Area, on or about 8/7/13: Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes was measured at approximately greater than 100 p.s.i. b) Molding Area, on or about 8/7/13: Employees using compressed air for cleaning purposes was measured at approximately greater than 100 p.s.i. |
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339271199
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0215800
|
2013-08-07
|
1180 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, FARMINGTON, NY, 14425
|
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2013-08-21
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2014-05-13
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): Place(s) of employment were not kept clean: a) Head Saw Area, on or about 8/7/13: Explosive Wood Dust (Class II) was observed throughout this area on the floor. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| 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) Throughout the manufacturing facility, on or about 8/21/13: Specific procedures were not developed or written for employees who perform servicing and/or maintenance on various machinery or equipment including but not limited to: Resaws; Headsaws; Up Cut Saws; SCMI Sanders; Weining Moulders; End Machine and Planers. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1785.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision: a) Storage Area, on or about 8/21/13: LV-P2 breaker panel box had three blanks missing. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 F01 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel: a) Storage Area, on or about 8/7/13: Access to LV-P2 breaker panel box was blocked by several molder planks. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 G05 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous and effective: a) Resaw Area, on or about 8/7/13: Floor fan had ground pin missing from plug end. b) Resaw Area, on or about 8/7/13: Extension had ground pin missing from plug end. |
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