OSHA Inspection: LINCOLN LUMBER GEORGIA, LLC

Issued

2018-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7775.00 · Current $3888.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  On or about 10/27/2017 in the production area at 1131 Industrial Blvd, Union Point, GA: Where employees performed maintenance and or service on equipment such as but not limited to the Pendu Rip Line, Morgan Single Re-Saw, Monet Truss Saw, Tri-State Rip Saw, Newman KM-16, and Morgan Double Re-Saw equipment did not have clear, specific, and understandable energy control procedures.

Issued

2018-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7775.00 · Current $3888.00 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:  On or about 10/27/2017 in the production area at 1131 Industrial Blvd, Union Point, GA: The employer did not perform annual periodic inspection on the equipment that the employees were required to perform maintenance, repairs, services, adjustments, and cleaning on equipment such as but not limited to Pendu Rip Line, Morgan Single Re-Saw, Monet Truss Saw, Tri-State Rip Saw, Newman KM-16, and Morgan Double Re-Saw.

Issued

2018-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7775.00 · Current $3888.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  On or about 10/27/2017 in the production area at 1131 Industrial Blvd, Union Point, GA: Where employee(s) were performing service and/or maintenance, such as but not limited to, troubleshooting, repairing, changing out blades, and cleaning dust on the wood cutting equipment and other required equipment, the employer failed to provide training on the purpose and function of the energy control program.

Issued

2018-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4664.00 · Current $2332.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  On or about 10/27/2017 in the production area at 1131 Industrial Blvd, Union Point, GA: Employee observed operating a Toyota propane powered industrial truck with safety defects and deficiencies such as but not limited to bent backrest bracket, loose and a missing bolt(s), and front lights not working.  The employer failed to remove the lift from service until restored to safe operating condition.

Issued

2018-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $873.00 · Current $437.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.  On or about 10/27/2017 in the production area at 1131 Industrial Blvd, Union Point, GA: Employee observed operating a Toyota propane powered industrial truck had not successfully completed training and evaluation before being permitted to operate the lift.

Issued

2018-02-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $873.00 · Current $437.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  On or about 10/27/2017 in the production area at 1131 Industrial Blvd, Union Point, GA: Employer failed to provide documentation of certification training and evaluation for all of the employees operating powered industrial trucks in the facility.