OSHA Inspection: MDLG, INC.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12676.00 · Current $12676.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   a)  The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent crushed-by and ejection hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Planer Mill, where an employee operates a forklift to move product.  Feasible means of abatement to address this hazard include but are not limited to ensuring seatbelts are utilized while operating forklifts.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10140.00 · Current $10140.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fire hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the trim saw, where fire extinguishers are not maintained in a fully charged condition.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure fire extinguishers are kept in a fully charged and operable condition.  b) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fire hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the sorter, where fire extinguishers are not maintained in a fully charged condition.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure fire extinguishers are kept in a fully charged and operable condition.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10140.00 · Current $10140.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent electrical hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the Sorter control panel, where employees operate the Sorter.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure all  openings leading to electrical components are closed.  b) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent electrical hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the Trim saw control panel, where employees operate the Trim saw.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure all  openings leading to electrical components are closed.  c) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent electrical hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Sawmill at the Trim saw control panel, where employees operate the Trim saw.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure all  openings leading to electrical components are closed.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10140.00 · Current $10140.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent electrical hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the Chipper/auger area, where an employee works to operate the chipper.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that the flexible cord to the vibrator motor is connected with a strain relief to prevent tension from being transmitted to the terminal screws in the disconnect.  b) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent electrical hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the stick machine, where an employee works to operate the stick machine.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that flexible cords in that area are connected with a strain relief to prevent tension from being transmitted to the terminal screws in the disconnect.  c) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent electrical hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the Sorter, where an employee walks the platform.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that flexible cords in that area are connected with a strain relief to prevent tension from being transmitted to the terminal screws in the disconnect.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(ii): As it applies to motors, motor circuits and controllers; a disconnecting means for the controller was not located within sight of the controller location:    a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the Chipper, where employees engage in maintenance activities.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that there is direct sight access from the electrical disconnect to the equipment being locked out.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, jam clearing and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure lockout/tagout procedures for the chipper and incline screw conveyor or auger to the shaker are utilized.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, jam clearing and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout devices are affixed to isolate energy to the chipper and the incline screw conveyor or auger to the shaker.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, clearing jams and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout out procedures are utilized at the chipper.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, clearing jams and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout tagout devices are affixed to isolate energy to the chipper.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, clearing jams and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout out procedures are utilized at the chipper.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, clearing jams and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout devices are affixed to isolate energy to the chipper.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, clearing jams and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout procedures are utilized at the chipper.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, clearing jams and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout devices are affixed to isolate energy to the chipper.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the stacker hoist, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, sprocket and chain repair.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout procedures are utilized at the stacker hoist.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the stacker hoist, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, sprocket and chain repair.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout devices are affixed to isolate energy to the stacker hoist.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the stacker hoist, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, sprocket and chain repair.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout procedures are utilized at the stacker hoist.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:   a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the stacker hoist, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, sprocket and chain repair.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that lockout/tagout procedures are utilized at the stacker hoist.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, clearing jams and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that employees engaged in lockout/tagout activities are trained in energy control as authorized employees.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, clearing jams and changing belts.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that employees engaged in lockout/tagout activities are trained in energy control as authorized employees.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the stacker hoist, where an employee engages in maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, sprocket and chain repair.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that employees engaged in lock out tag out activities are trained in energy control as authorized employees.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $152100.00 · Current $152100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):     a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fall hazards of approximately six feet as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee performs maintenance.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure fall protection is in use when working in areas above 4 feet at the chipper.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $152100.00 · Current $152100.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.      a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fall hazards of less than one foot into or onto dangerous equipment as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the chipper, where an employee performs maintenance.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure employees are protected from falling into the blades of the chipper.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):     a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fall hazards of approximately seventeen feet as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the incline chip auger, where an employee climbs or walks to access the chipper vent port to clear jams.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure fall protection is in use when working in areas above 4 feet at the incline chip auger.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.      a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fall hazards of less than 4 feet into or onto dangerous equipment as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the incline chip auger, where an employee climbs or walks to access the chipper vert port to clear jams and when standing on the structural steel beams over the incline chip auger and shaker table, where an employee works to clear jams.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure employees are protected from falling into the incline chip auger or onto the shaker table while accessing and working at the chipper vent.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above dangerous equipment must be protected from falling by one of the systems listed in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(ii)(A)-(D):       a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent fall hazards of up to eight feet onto dangerous equipment as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill when crossing over the outside platform guardrails to access the incline chip auger and when standing on the structural steel beams over the conveyor of the shaker table, where an employee works to clear jams.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure employees are protected from falling from the platform onto the conveyor when outside of the guardrails and from falling onto the shaker table while on the structural steel beams to access the chipper vent.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $152100.00 · Current $152100.00

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) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to present fall hazards of six feet as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Planer Mill at the tilt hoist, where an employee works to straighten out boards.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that fall protection is in place at unprotected edges of the platform above 4 feet at the tilt hoist.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $161323.00

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) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent amputation hazards as demonstrated on or about August 23, 2023, in the Sawmill at the incline auger, where employees work and access the Sawmill.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure that guarding is in use around the screw conveyor or auger to the chip bin.

Issued

2024-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $20280.00 · Current $20280.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent struck by hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the production areas, where employees move or operate powered industrial trucks.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure operators are trained and evaluated prior to operating powered industrial trucks.  b) The employer fails to ensure effective measures to prevent struck by hazards as demonstrated on or about August 25, 2023, in the Planer Mill, where employees move or operate powered industrial trucks.  To abate this hazard, the employer must ensure operators are trained and evaluated prior to operating powered industrial trucks.  MDLG, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.178(l)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1476807, citation number 1, item number 4(a) and was affirmed as a final order on November 23, 2021, with respect to the workplace located at 4 Cutrate Rd, Phenix City, AL.