OSHA Inspection: DRY CREEK LOGGERS, INC.

Issued

Nov 23, 2021

Abate by

Dec 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $3,901 · Current $976 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(i)(7)(i): The employer did not assure that each employee, including supervisors, had received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B:   a)  Logging Tracks: On or about September 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to ensure employees completed first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training before performing logging operations to minimize life-threating injuries in remote locations where there is no immediate emergency medical care.

Issued

Nov 23, 2021

Abate by

Dec 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   a) Company-Wide (Maintenance Shop Area/Logging Track Areas): On or about September 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to develop, implement and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program as required by the standard; exposing employees to chemical hazards from hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to aluminum brightener in the workplace.

Issued

Nov 23, 2021

Abate by

Dec 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1):  Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:   a) Company-Wide (Maintenance Shop Area/Logging Track Areas): On or about September 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to have Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) readily available to employees for hazardous chemicals that they use onsite; exposing employees to chemical hazards from hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to aluminum brightener in the workplace.

Issued

Nov 23, 2021

Abate by

Dec 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) Company-Wide (Maintenance Shop Area/Logging Track Areas): On or about September 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals to employees in their work area; exposing employees to chemical hazards from hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to aluminum brightener in the work area.

Issued

Nov 23, 2021

Abate by

Dec 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a)  Company - All Areas (Slocomb, AL): On or about September 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to perform a workplace hazard assessment through written certification for the facility to determine the hazards and the necessary personal protective equipment for tasks being performed.

Issued

Nov 23, 2021

Abate by

Dec 2, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.266(i)(10)(i): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (i) of this section by preparing a written certification record containing the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature.   a)  Logging Tracks: On or about September 07, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to ensure employees completed training such as but not limited to the safe use, operation and maintenance of tools, machines and vehicles for logging track operations by preparing a written certification record containing the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature.