OSHA Inspection: LINDEN LUMBER COMPANY, LLC

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3366.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered::   a)  Binding Area; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a chain saw without leg protection such as chaps.  b) Line 7 - Inspection Shed; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a chain saw without leg protection such as chaps.

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4208.00 · Current $3062.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:   a)  Line 7 Stick Machine; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk in close proximity of an unguarded rotating shaft on the line 7 stick machine.

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4208.00 · Current $3062.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Shaft ends projecting more than one-half the diameter of the shaft were not guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.   a)  Sawmill; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in close proximity of an unguarded projecting shaft end that projected more than one half times the diameter of the shaft on the conveyor next to the subway/separate table.

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3366.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)  Rip Saw Conveyor - Inspection Shed; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around unguarded pulleys.

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:   a)  Rip Saw Conveyor - Inspection Shed; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around unguarded belts.

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3366.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a)  Inspection Shed; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around an unused opening that was not effectively closed in a main electrical panel.

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13860.00 · Current $10086.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)  Line 7; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work within inches of an unguarded rotating exposed chain and sprockets on the stick machine that were within four feet of the floor.  b)  Binding Station; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work within 2 feet of unguarded rotating exposed chains and sprockets on the rollers at the binding station at floor level.  c)  Rip Saw Conveyor; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work within 2 feet of an unguarded rotating exposed chains and sprockets 3 feet above floor level on the rip saw conveyor bed.   d) Scanner Chain; On or about February 25, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work within 3 feet of an unguarded rotating exposed chain and sprocket 4 feet above floor level at the scanner chain.  Linden Lumber Company, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314427402, citation number 1, item number 11 and was affirmed as a final order on October 15, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 23741 US Hwy 43 North, Linden AL 36748.

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1980.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(5)(ii): Stairways were not provided with a standard handrail on at least one side or on any open side:  a)  Binding Station - Inspection Shed; On or about February 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk up and down fixed stairs with four or more risers that did not have a standard stair railing.  b)  Sorting Area; On or about February 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk up and down fixed stairs with four or more risers that did not have a standard stair railing.   Linden Lumber Company, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314427402, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on October 15, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 23741 US Hwy 43 N, Linden AL 36748.

Issued

2015-03-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:   a) Sawmill; On or about February 25, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around electrical conductors entering an electrical disconnect near the subway / separate table that was not protected from abrasion.