OSHA Inspection: FORTNER LOGGING, LLC.

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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) Cutting Area:  An employee felling trees was using a Stihl MS461 chainsaw with a 20 inch bar, without the use of leg protection, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 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 repellent, and/or that covered and provided support to the ankle, and protected the employee from penetration by chain saws:     (a) Cutting/Felling area:  An employee felling trees using a Stihl MS461 chainsaw with a 20 inch bar, did not wear cut resistant boots or socks, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 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) Felling area: An employee was felling trees without the use of a hard hat, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.       ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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) Cutting/Felling area:  Face protection was not worn when using a Stihl MS461 chainsaw to fell trees, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.         ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1200.00

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) Beech Branch Tract:  The first aid kit on the John Deere dozer did not contain all required items, including 4X4 gauze pads, two large 8X10 gauze pads, one package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide, two triangular bandages, scissors, at least one blanket, tweezers, adhesive tape, latex gloves, resuscitation equipment, two elastic wraps, splint, and directions for requesting emergency assistance, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.        (b) Beech Branch Tract:  The John Deere 640G-II skidder did not contain all required items, including 2 large 8X10 gauze pads, one package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide, scissors, and 1 elastic wrap, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.          ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(3)(ii): For each vehicle or machine (equipped with ROPS/FOPS or overhead guards), including any vehicle or machine provided by an employee, the employer did not assure that each employee used the available seat belt while the vehicle or machine was being operated:     (a) WPP Tract:  An employee operating the John Deere 640G-II cable skidder did not use the provided seatbelt, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.         ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(6)(iii): Each employee performing a logging operation at a logging work site did not work in a position or location that was within visual or audible contact with another employee:     (a) Beech Branch Tract:  The skidder operator, dozer operator, and cutter were not within visual or audible contact with each other at all times during logging operations, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.         ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(f)(1)(ii): Defected or damaged machines were not repaired or the unserviceable machine was not replaced before work commenced.     (a) Beech Branch Tract:  The John Deere 640G-II cable skidder had a defective door that would not open properly, as observed on or about June 17, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(h)(2)(v): The undercut was not of a size so the tree would not split and would fall in the intended direction.     (a) Felling area:  Adequate undercuts were not made in trees being felled as evidenced by a 32 inch Poplar that was felled with a 5 1/2 inch undercut, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.         ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(h)(1)(i): Trees were felled in a manner that created a hazard for an employee:     (a) Felling Area:  A 17 3/4 inch diameter Poplar tree was felled into another Poplar tree approximately 35 feet away resulting in the tree being pulled to the ground by the dozer operator which created a spring pole and a hazard to the feller, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.          ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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) Beech Branch Tract:  Three employees working on the logging site in a remote area performing logging operations did not have current CPR certification/training,  as determined on or about June 17, 2014.         ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Beech Branch Tract:  The ABC portable fire extinguisher on the John Deere Skidder, was not inspected monthly and a yearly maintenance check was not performed, as determined on June 17, 2014.  (b) Beech Branch Tract:  The ABC portable fire extinguisher on the John Deere Dozer, was not inspected monthly and a yearly maintenance check was not performed, as determined on June 17, 2014.  (c) Beech Branch Tract:  the ABC portable fire extinguisher on the landing was not inspected monthly and a yearly maintenance check was not performed, as determined on June 17, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2014-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-12 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 as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and (2) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced.   (a) Beech Branch Tract:  The employees were not provided training on the new SDS (safety data sheets) and label formats on materials used at the logging site such as gasoline, a flammable material, as determined on or about June 17, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM