OSHA Inspection: WINONA HARDWOOD, INC.

Issued

2021-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.   (a) Sawmill - On or about June 3, 2021 the employer did not have an energy control program for employees that perform servicing and maintenance on equipment such as but not limited to, Head Saw, Edger, conveyors, and Chipper with energy control procedures, documented training, and periodic inspections for employees that maintain the machinery exposing employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

2021-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4681.00 · Current $2575.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves:  (a) Edger Tail Conveyor  - On or about June 3, 2021 the employer did not guard a rotating shaft. Employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard.

Issued

2021-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4681.00 · Current $2575.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.265(e)(5)(ii)(a): The top and the openings in end and side frames of edgers shall be adequately guarded and gears and chains shall be fully housed. Guards may be hinged or otherwise arranged to permit oiling and the removal of saws.   (a) Edger - On or about June 3, 2021 the employer did not guard the drive unit exposing employees to a caught-in hazard.

Issued

2021-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6242.00 · Current $3400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv): Elevated platform(s), 4 feet or more from the floor level, were not provided with a standard railing.  (a) Edger Tail Conveyor - On or about June 3, 2021 the employer did not guard the end of the catwalk with standard railing exposing employees to a fall from heights greater than 4 feet to the concrete below.  The Winona Hardwood, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1382004, citation number 01, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/29/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 164 Sawyer Loop Winona, MS 38967.

Issued

2021-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10922.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Means were not provided to guard against accidental injury to personnel at conveyor transfer, loading, or discharge point(s).  (a) Edger Tail Conveyor  - On or about June 3, 2021 the employer did not guard the belt and tail end drum of the conveyor, exposing employees to a caught-in hazard.  (b) Edger Tail Conveyor - On or about June 3, 2021 the employer did not install an emergency stop on the conveyor, exposing employees to a caught-in hazard.  The Winona Hardwood, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1382004, citation number 01, item number 003 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/29/2019, with respect to a workplace located at 164 Sawyer Loop Winona, MS 38967.