OSHA Inspection: DUDLEY LUMBER COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8963.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a)  Saw Mill and Planer Mill; On or about May 24,2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that the employer failed to conduct the required periodic inspection of the energy control procedures for machinery with multiple energy sources which includes but is not limited to the Gang Saw, Debarker / Cut up System, and Planer Mill Trim Saw. Employees were required to work on these machines with procedures that had not been audited periodically as required by the standard so that any deviations or inadequacies would be discovered and corrected.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8963.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment:  a)  Saw Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were required to work on the Gang Saw together without all employees applying a personal lockout device on the energy control lockout point(s).

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8963.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury was not guarded:  a) Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to operate a Hitachi Compound Miter Saw with a broken blade guard.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8963.00 · Current $3000.00 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)  Planer Mill - Sorting Table; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to walk and work within two feet of an unguarded rotating exposed chain and sprockets on the sorting table that were located less than one foot to the floor.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8963.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(viii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards based on other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of persons using or likely to come in contact with the equipment:  a) Planer Mill - Pull chain before Strapper; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around an electric motor that had its wire connection box broken off exposing the motors electrical conductors to damage.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14341.00 · Current $10000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.   a)  Saw Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to slip, trip, and possible fire hazards in that employees were required to walk and work in an area that had used oil bottles, paper boxes, saw dust, cloth and other trash piled up.  Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 784181, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 19, 2012, with respect to a workplace East Alabama Lumber Company, Inc. located at 910 9th Avenue SE, Layfayette AL.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $17927.00 · Current $12000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  a)  Saw Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potentially hazard energy sources in that employees were not provided training in lock out tag out as an affected employee which explained the purpose and use of energy control procedures on equipment.   Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem AL.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $17927.00 · Current $26000.00

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)  Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around an air compressor that had unguarded pulleys.  b)  Saw Mill - underneath / bottom floor; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around a bark belt vibrator motor that had unguarded pulleys.  c) Saw Mill - underneath / bottom floor; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around a chip belt vibrator motor (middle of the saw mill area) that had unguarded pulleys.  d) Saw Mill - underneath / bottom floor; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around a chip belt vibrator motor (back of the saw mill area closest to train) that had unguarded pulleys.  Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 8/a and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem AL.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $17927.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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)  Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around an air compressor that had unguarded belts.  b)  Saw Mill - underneath / bottom floor; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around a bark belt vibrator motor that had unguarded belts.  c) Saw Mill - underneath / bottom floor; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around a chip belt vibrator motor (middle of the saw mill area) that had unguarded belts.  d) Saw Mill - underneath / bottom floor; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around a chip belt vibrator motor (back of the saw mill area closest to train) that had unguarded belts.  Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 8/b and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem AL.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $25097.00 · Current $20000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors was not in accordance with American National Standard B20.1-1957, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Part 1910.6: Section 6 Design Features and Section 602 Pulleys, Sprockets, Sheaves, Drums, Blocks.  a) Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around unguarded chain and sprockets on the conveyor at the Roll Take Line.  b) Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around unguarded chain and sprockets on the conveyor at the Hydraulic Strapper Line.  c) Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around unguarded chain and sprockets on the conveyor at the rollers to the Hydraulic Strapper Line.  d) Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around unguarded chain and sprockets on the conveyor at the first chain on the Stacker Line.  e) Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around unguarded chain and sprockets on the conveyor at the pull chain before the Hydraulic Strapper Line.  f) Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around unguarded protruding shaft with an open keyway on the conveyor rollers near the Hydraulic Strapper Line.  g) Saw Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around unguarded belt and pulleys on the Return Belt to the Edger.  h) Saw Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around unguarded belt and pulleys on the Incline Belt from the Head Rig.  i) Saw Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around unguarded chain and sprockets on the Infeed to the Sharp Chain Conveyor.  j) Saw Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to work around protruding unguarded shaft with a keyway while sorting boards near the incline belt.    Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.265(c)(18)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 10 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem AL.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $17927.00 · Current $12000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets of other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:  a)  Planer Mill - near Strapper; On or about May 24, August 28, 2013 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around a hydraulic power unit with an electrical cover removed exposing live 480 volt AC 3 phase.  Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 1, item number 12 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem AL.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3586.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a)  Planer Mill - First chain on the stacker;  On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk/work around a motor connection box with a missing cover which exposed the electrical conductors.  b)  Planer Mill - Near the planer;  On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to walk/work around a motor connection box with a missing cover which exposed the electrical conductors.  c)  Saw Mill - near the incline belt from the head rig; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to walk/work around a motor connection box with a missing cover which exposed the electrical conductors.    Dudley Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 934646, citation number 2, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on March 4, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem AL.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-28 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) Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around exposed electrical conductors entering a motor connector box on the Roll Take Line that was not protected from abrasion.  b) Planer Mill; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around exposed electrical conductors pulled loose from conduit near the rollers that go to the strapper; these conductors were not protected from abrasion.

Issued

2017-11-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a) Saw Mill - underneath / bottom floor; On or about May 24, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around an LB conduit body near the chip belt vibrator motor (back of the saw mill area closest to train) that had an unused opening not effectively closed.