Inspection Type |
Referral
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2022-01-18
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Emphasis |
L: NOISE, L: PALLET, P: NOISE
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Case Closed |
2022-04-22
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
1841165 |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2022-03-03 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-04-22 |
Current Penalty |
4351.2 |
Initial Penalty |
7252.0 |
Final Order |
2022-03-28 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
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 1910.9(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: The employer did not establish and maintain a continuing, effective hearing conservation program when employee exposure to noise exceeded an eight-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels a) On January 18, 2022, an employee operating woodworking equipment was exposed to continuous noise at an equivalent sound level of approximately 94.5 dBA during the 429 minute sampling period. |
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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 |
2022-04-29
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Emphasis |
L: PALLET, L: PIV, N: DUSTEXPL, P: DUSTEXPL
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Case Closed |
2022-12-20
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1837855 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2022-05-10 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-06-02 |
Current Penalty |
5583.05 |
Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
Final Order |
2022-06-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
23 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. On or about December 15, 2021 employees working near the dust collector were exposed to housekeeping, fire and explosion hazards from the accumulations of combustible wood dust on horizontal surfaces including but not limited to piping, electrical conduit and equipment, floors and elevated structural components of the building. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100037 A03 |
Issuance Date |
2022-05-10 |
Current Penalty |
3190.55 |
Initial Penalty |
5801.0 |
Final Order |
2022-06-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: On or about December 7, 2021 employees working in the Open Dock area were exposed to smoke inhalation and minor burns, in the event of a fire, and the employer did not ensure that the exit route was free of obstructions. |
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Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100037 B05 |
Issuance Date |
2022-05-10 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-05-25 |
Current Penalty |
3190.55 |
Initial Penalty |
5801.0 |
Final Order |
2022-06-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5):Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet): On or about December 15, 2021 employees working in the build area near the dust collection system were exposed to smoke inhalation and minor burns, in the event of a fire, and the employer did not ensure that a door between the work area and the front office area being remodeled was marked "Not an Exit." |
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Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100213 I01 |
Issuance Date |
2022-05-10 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-06-02 |
Current Penalty |
5583.05 |
Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
Final Order |
2022-06-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1):Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded: On or about December 7, 2021 employees operating the bandsaw were exposed to amputation hazards and the employer did not ensure that the unused portion of the blade was guarded. |
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Citation ID |
01005 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2022-05-10 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-06-09 |
Current Penalty |
5583.05 |
Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
Final Order |
2022-06-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
23 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): On or about December 12, 2021 employees were exposed to hazards associated with combustible dust and the employer had not developed and implemented a hazardous communication program. |
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Citation ID |
01006 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2022-05-10 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-06-09 |
Current Penalty |
5583.05 |
Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
Final Order |
2022-06-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
23 |
Gravity |
10 |
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: On or about December 12, 2021 employees were exposed to hazards associated with wood dust and the employer did not have a safety data sheet for the wood dust. |
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Citation ID |
01007 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2022-05-10 |
Abatement Due Date |
2022-06-30 |
Current Penalty |
5583.05 |
Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
Final Order |
2022-06-07 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
23 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) 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: On or about December 12, 2021 employees were exposed to wood dust and were not provided information and training as required on hazardous chemicals in their work area. |
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