Inspection Type |
Complaint
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2014-04-08
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Emphasis |
P: AMPUTATE, N: AMPUTATE
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Case Closed |
2016-04-13
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
878989 |
Safety |
Yes |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
2625.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
20 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to wood dust explosions, deflagrations, and fire hazards due to deficient design and/ or implementation of preventive and/ or protective measures in its manufacturing facility and related equipment, such as the following: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the routing area: Medium Density Fiberboard is being routed in this operation and wood dust is generated which is not adequately captured by the existing dust collection system. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to comply with relevant provisions of NFPA 664 (2012) Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, such as: Section 11.1.2.1 of 2012 NFPA 664 requires that continuous suction to capture and contain fugitive dust shall be provided. Section 11.1.2.2 of 2012 NFPA 664 requires that the captured dust shall be conveyed to one or more dust collectors. Feasible abatement would include providing local exhaust ventilation with sufficient capacity to capture the generated dust at the routers. b) On or about 4/8/2014, In the dust collection system: The Spark/ ember detection and extinguishing system was not operational. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to comply with relevant provisions of NFPA 654 (2012) Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions From the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids such as: Section 10.6 of 2012 NFPA 654 requires that Spark/ ember detection and extinguishing systems shall be maintained. Feasible abatement would be to maintain, in operational condition, the Spark/ Ember Detection and Extinguishing System that is currently in place in the dust collection system. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
20 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the routing area: Wood dust emissions from the routers was allowed to accumulate to depths and over surface areas in quantities that exposed workers to fire, explosion/ deflagration hazards. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100307 C |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
20 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the routing area: Wood dust emissions from the routers was allowed to accumulate to depths and over surface areas in quantities that exposed workers to fire, explosion/ deflagration hazards. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100023 A08 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
1575.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2100.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: CSHO observed a floor opening next to the Holzma Optimax Saw which was not guarded. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 F03 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
2625.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tag out device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, or group: a) On or about 4/8/2014, Throughout the facility: When lock out was required, and more than one employee was exposed, group lock out was not being performed. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
6 |
Nr Exposed |
10 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: Two trash compactors were not provided with interlocks or constant pressure controls. b) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: The top roller for the Stefani Edge bander was not guarded. c) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: The emergency stop button was not functioning on the Fletcher Foiler. d) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: The emergency stop cord on the Fletcher Foiler does not stop the feed/ pressure rollers. e) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: The feed/ pressure rollers were not provided with guarding on the Fletcher Foiler. Abatement certification is required for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100213 B07 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(7): Feeder attachment(s) did not have feed roll(s) or other moving parts so covered or guarded as to protect the operators from hazardous points: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: Beach Groover: The feed roll for the Beach Groover was not guarded. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
01004C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100213 R04 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of saw and router blades: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: The blade of a toe notcher was not completely guarded. b) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: Two Biesse gang routers were not guarded as the emergency stop cables were not operational. Abatement certification is required for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A05 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: A pedestal fan near the Double End Tenoner was lacking a portion of its blade guard, exposing rotating fan blades. b) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: A fan located on the Dubois Roll Line was not provided with a guard, exposing rotating fan blades. Abatement certification is required for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01006A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100213 A09 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
2100.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(a)(9): All belts, pulleys, gears, shafts, and moving parts were not guarded in accordance with the specific requirements of 1910.219: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: Two series of belts and pulleys along with a chain and sprocket was not guarded on the Beach Groover. Abatement certification is required for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01006B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 F03 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
4 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: A chain and sprocket located on the tub grinder, near the floor level, were not guarded. b) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: A chain and two sprockets located on the Stiles homay bander were not guarded. Abatement certification is required for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01007A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
2625.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
5 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: A foot pedal for a lift table at the large angular saw had exposed energized electrical parts. b) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: Four heater units on the Fletcher Foiler were lacking covers, exposing energized electrical parts. Abatement certification is required for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01007B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 II |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: An electrical cord feeding a lift table controller had a splice. Abatement certification is required for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01007C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
8 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: No strain relief was provided for the electrical cable attached to the large angular saw lift table. b) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: No strain relief was provided for the electrical cable attached to the slat weld lift table. c) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: No strain relief was provided for the electrical cable attached to the bottom shut off of the tub grinder. Abatement certification is required for these items. |
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Citation ID |
01008 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100304 G05 |
Issuance Date |
2014-05-29 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-10 |
Current Penalty |
2625.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3500.0 |
Final Order |
2014-06-23 |
Nr Instances |
6 |
Nr Exposed |
8 |
Gravity |
5 |
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) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: The "Band-Ade" metal band chopper was not provided with a continuous path to ground. b) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: A metal cased "Air King" fan by the groover was not provided with a continuous path to ground. c) On or about 4/8/2014, In the facility: Four metal cased fans located on the Dubois Roll Line were not provided with continuous paths to ground. Abatement certification is required for these items. |
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