OSHA Inspection: HONCO LUMBER, INC

Issued

2014-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections:    a) On June 30, 2014 an energy control program (lock-out tag-out) had not been established, implemented and enforced by the employer to protect employees.  Employee(s) worked on the Weinig two headed molder machine with the main power switch off to de-energize the molder machine, but the main switch was not locked out.          Note) Certification for corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

2014-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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, and flying chips:    a) On June 30, 2014 a large portions of the blade guard on the Rigid 12" chop saw was broken off and missing.  This exposed employees to an unguarded point of operation amputation hazard when using the tool.        Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

2014-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:  a) On June 30, 2014 the working space around the IDACO notcher machine was cracked and uneven, presenting a tripping hazard for employees operating and working near the machine.    Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

2014-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition:   a) On June 30, 2014 the data plate on the Hyster 50 powered industrial truck (forklift) was blank, providing no information for the operator.        Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

2014-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph:  a) On June 30, 2014 a formal operator training program had not been established or provided by the employer for employee(s) who operate the powered industrial truck (forklift).       Note) Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

2014-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   a) On June 30, 2014 the powered industrial truck (forklift) operator had not been evaluated and certified by the employer for inspection and safe operation of the Hyster 50 forklift.   Note) Certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.  Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.

Issued

2014-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) On June 30, 2014 a power box panel was temporarily positioned directly in front of and facing the power panel for the Weinig molder machine.   Note) Certification of corrective action IS required for this item.