OSHA Inspection: VANGUARD CUSTOM WOODWORK INC.

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6621.00 · Current $6621.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:   On or about January 6, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the dispensing valve used to transfer toluene, a Category 2 flammable liquid, from a 55-gallon metal drum was of the self-closing safety type. The drum was equipped with a manually operated ball valve that remained open until manually closed by the employee, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards from the unintended release of flammable liquid and vapors.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6621.00 · Current $6621.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. Where the metallic floorplate on which the container stands while filling is electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire, the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have been complied with.   On or about January 6, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the 55-gallon drum containing toluene, a Category 2 flammable liquid, was equipped with a bonding system to electrically interconnect the dispensing valve, funnel, and receiving container during transfer operations. Employees transferring toluene were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the potential accumulation and discharge of static electricity.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.23(d)

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $9268.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section:  On or about January 6, 2026, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures were developed, documented, and utilized for the Holzher Edge Bander prior to employees performing servicing and maintenance activities. A maintenance employee replaced a machine part without isolating hazardous energy, exposing the employee to crushing, laceration, and amputation hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9268.00 · Current $9268.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):Each authorized employee shall 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 and control.  a) On or about January 6, 2026, the employer did not ensure that employees engaged in maintenance activities on the Holzher edge bander received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources and the methods and means necessary for isolation and control.  This exposed employees were exposed to laceration, crushing and amputation hazards.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5296.00 · Current $5296.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b):Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.  On or about January 6, 2026, the employer did not ensure that compressed air used to clean wood dust from CNC machinery and employees' clothing was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. Employees used compressed air at pressures exceeding 130 p.s.i., exposing them to injuries associated with high-pressure air and airborne wood dust and debris.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6621.00 · Current $6621.00

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) On or about January 6, 2026, Vanguard Custom Woodwork Inc., did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Material safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of safety data sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals, including toluene, acetone, denatured alcohol and liquid propane gas (LPG).  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.23(d)

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a) On or about January 6, 2026, the employer did not verify with a written certification that a personal protective equipment hazard assessment was conducted on the Holzher Edge Bander.  No document identifying the workplace evaluated, the date of the assessment, or person performing assessment was provided.  This lack of certification prevented OSHA from confirming whether an evaluation had been completed.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2026-05-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6):Certification. The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.  a) a) On or about January 6, 2026, the employer did not ensure that employees who were authorized to operate powered industrial vehicles were certified.  The employees had not been trained and evaluated as required.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.23(d)