OSHA Inspection: BEST LOGGING

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iv): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and/or assure that each employee who operated a chain saw wore ballistic nylon leg protection or other leg protection which the employer had demonstrated provides equivalent protection:    a:  Rock Castle logging site.  While felling trees, an employee operated a Stihl MS660 chainsaw with a 24" bar, without the use of leg protection, as determined on February 21, 2013.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(v):  The employer did not assure that each employee wore foot protection, such as heavy-duty logging boots, that were waterproof or water repellant, and/or that covered and provided support to the ankle, and protected the employee from penetration by chain saws:    a:  Rock Castle logging site.  An employee felling trees and using a Stihl MS660 chainsaw with a 24 inch bar, wore a Boone and Crockett thinsulate work boot, Stock #530415, in lieu of a heavy duty cut resistant boot, as determined on February 21, 2013.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vi): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and/or assure that each employee who worked in an area where there was potential for head injury from falling or flying objects wore head protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910:    a:  Rock Castle logging site.  An employee felling trees 70' to 81' tall and 22" to 25 1/2" in diameter, using a Stihl MS660 chainsaw with 24" bar, was not wearing head protection, as determined on February 21, 2013.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(A):  The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee wear eye protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there was potential for eye injury due to falling or flying objects:    a:  Rock Castle logging site.  An employee felling trees using a Stihl MS660 chainsaw, with 24 inch bar, was not wearing eye protection to protect the employee from flying debris, as determined February 21, 2013.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B):  The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee wear face protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there was potential for facial injury such as, but not limited to, operating a chipper:  a:  Rock Castle logging site.  An employee felling trees and cutting limbs and branches, while using a Stihl MS660 chainsaw with a 24" bar, was not wearing face protection to protect the employee from flying wood, as determined on February 21, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(i):  The employer did not provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees were being cut, at each active landing, and/or on each employee transport vehicle:    a:  Rock Castle logging site.  First-aid kits were not located on the 2002 Tiger Cat 630B skidder, 2006 Case 850K dozer, or at the cutting/felling area, as determined on February 21, 2013.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(ii):  Each first aid kit did not contain the items listed in Appendix A at all times:  a:  Rock Castle logging site.  The first aid kit, located at the landing, did not include a resuscitation pocket mask, two elastic wraps, and a splint, as determined February 21, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)(i):  The employer did not assure that each employee, including supervisors, had received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B:  a:  Rock Castle logging site.  An employee felling trees in a remote area, approximately 7 miles from medical treatment, was not trained in first aid and CPR, as determined February 21, 2013.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(7)(i): Hand signals or audible contact, such as, but not limited to, whistles, horns, or radios, were not utilized whenever noise, distance, restricted visibility, or other factors prevented clear understanding of normal voice communications between employees:    a:  Rock Castle logging site.  The skidder operator, dozer operator, cutter, and loader operator/owner, were not within visual or audible contact with each other at all times during logging operations.  On February 21, 2013, an employee was killed after being struck by a tree.  The dozer operator ran approximately 150 yards, from the woods to the landing, to notify the loader operator/owner of the accident and obtain medical assistance, as determined February 21, 2013.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(h)(2)(ii): Before each tree is felled, conditions such as, but not limited to, snow and ice accumulation, the wind, the lean of tree, dead limbs, and the location of other trees, was not evaluated by the feller and precautions taken so a hazard is not created for an employee.     a.  Rock Castle logging site.   The location of surrounding trees was not considered prior to felling a 70' tall, 22 inch diameter, white oak tree using a Stihl MS660 chainsaw.  When felled, the white oak tree became lodged in surrounding trees and later fell onto a worker, as determined February 21, 2013.        ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(h)(1)(vi):  Each danger tree, including lodged trees and snags, were not felled or removed using mechanical or other techniques that minimize employee exposure before work is commenced in the area of the danger tree:    a:  Rock Castle logging site.  A danger/lodged tree was not felled or removed safely before continuing felling operations.  A 70' tall, 22 inch diameter, white oak tree was felled using a Stihl MS660 chainsaw.  When felled, the white oak tree became lodged in surrounding trees. With the white oak tree lodged in other trees, an 81' tall, 25 1/2 inch diameter red oak tree was felled which caused the white oak to fall, as determined February 21, 2013.       ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(h)(2)(vi):  The backcut did not leave sufficient hinge wood to hold the tree to the stump during most of its fall so that the hinge is able to guide the tree's fall in the intended direction:    a:  Rock Castle logging site.  A 70' tall, 22 inch diameter white oak tree was felled using a Stihl MS660 chainsaw.  The backcut was made without leaving hinge wood to control the falling tree, as observed on February 21, 2013.       ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee, including supervisors, at no cost to the employee:     a:  Rock Castle logging site.  The employer did not provide training to employees involved in logging operations to ensure employees were capable of recognizing, preventing, and controlling safety hazards in the workplace.  On February 21, 2013, a lodged tree was not felled or removed safely before continuing felling operations in the area which resulted in an employee being struck and killed by a 70' tall, 22 inch diameter white oak tree, as determined on March 13, 2013.     ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(4): The employer did not provide and maintain portable fire extinguishers on each machine and vehicle in accordance with the requirements of subpart L of part 1910:    a:  Rock Castle logging site.  A fire extinguisher was not maintained on the 2002 Tiger Cat 630B skidder, as observed on February 21, 2013.      b:  Rock Castle logging site.  A fire extinguisher was not maintained on the 2006 Case 850K dozer, as observed on February 21, 2013.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:  Rock Castle logging site.  The employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for employee(s) that work with or are exposed to hazardous materials on the jobsite such as, but not limited to, gasoline a flammable liquid stored in 5 gallon Eagle safety cans for use in chainsaws, as determined on March 13, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:   a:  Material Safety Data sheets were not maintained and available for employees exposed to hazardous materials such as gasoline, a flammable materials used in chainsaws, as determined March 13, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  a:  Rock Castle logging site:  The 100 gallon container of diesel fuel, located in the bed of the owners truck, was not identified with what it contained, as observed on March 13, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous materials in their work area:  a:  Employee(s) have not received training on hazardous materials in their work area such as gasoline, a flammable material, used to fuel the Stihl MS660 chainsaw, as observed on March 13, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.