| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2011-07-19
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| Emphasis |
L: LOGGING, L: REFOREST, N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2012-05-07
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
75254 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
2125.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4250.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.85(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA: (a) Onsite: On or about July 19, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not implemented a hearing conservation program when an employee was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average of 104 dBA or 708% of the allowable dose. (b) Onsite: On or about July 19, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not implemented a hearing conservation program when an employee was exposed to an 8-hour time weighted average of 94.7 dBA or 193% of the allowable dose. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. Abatement note: Abatement will include implementing a hearing conservation program that includes, at a minimum, the following items: 1. Workplace noise monitoring 2. Audiometric testing 3. Use of hearing protectors 4. Employee training |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1) A representative monitoring program was not developed and implemented when information indicated that an employees exposure may equal or exceed an 8 hour time weighted average of 85 dBA: (a) Onsite: On or about July 19, 2011, and at times prior thereto, noise monitoring was not conducted for those employees who were exposed to sound levels in excess of 85 dBA as an 8hr. time-weighted average or, equivalently, a dose of 708% the PEL while operating a chainsaw. Note: Abatement certification or documentation is NOT required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): An audiometric testing program was not established and maintained for all employees whose noise exposure equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time weighted average of 85 DBA: (a) Onsite: On or about July 19, 2011, and at times prior thereto, audiometric testing was not provided to employees who were exposed to sound levels of 104 dBA as an 8-hr time-weighted average or, equivalently, a dose of 708% when operating a chainsaw. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 G05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2011-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(i) Within 6 months of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level, the employer did not establish a valid baseline audiogram against which subsequent audiograms could be compared. (a) On Site or at office: On 06/22/10 and at times prior thereto, employees using chainsaws at or above the action level of 85 dBA were not given hearing tests to establish a baseline audiogram. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
190 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(i): A training program was not instituted for all employees who were exposed to noise at or above an 8 hour time weighted average of 85 dBA: (a) Onsite: On or about July 19, 2011, and at times prior thereto, employees exposed to sound levels of 104 dBA were not trained on the effects of noise on hearing; the purpose of hearing protectors, the advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation of various types, and instructions on selection, fitting, use, and care; and the purpose of audiometric testing, and an explanation of the test procedures. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040032 B03 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-11-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3) The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not properly certified by the highest company executive in the establishment or at the corporate level: (a) On or about July 19, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a company executive did not certify the OSHA 300A summary for the calendar year 2008; (b) On or about July 19, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a company executive did not certify the OSHA 300A summary for the calendar year 2009; (c) On or about July 19, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a company executive did not certify the OSHA 300A summary for the calendar year 2010. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100266 D02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2011-10-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-11-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(ii): At a minimum, each first-aid kit shall contain the items listed in Appendix A at all times. (a) The employer, or his representative, did not provide directions for requesting emergency assistance. (b) First aid kit was missing two large gauze pads ( 8" x 10"), (c) First aid kit was missing two elastic wraps. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2011-10-27
|
| Emphasis |
L: LOGGING, N: AMPUTATE, L: REFOREST
|
| Case Closed |
2012-05-04
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
74858 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100266 D07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2011-11-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-11-08 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Exposed |
11 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.266(d)(7)(i): Hand signals or audible contact, such as, but not limited to, whistles, horns, or radios, were not utilized whenever noise, distance, restricted visibility, or other factors prevented clear understanding of normal voice communications between employees: a) Jobsite: On July 19, 2011 and times prior thereto, employees performing silviculture activities which included working in dense, steep terrain and the steady use of chainsaws, did not have an effective way to communicate with other crew members when needed. Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100266 E02 VI |
| Issuance Date |
2011-11-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-11-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1700.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3400.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(vi): Chain saw(s) were not started on the ground or otherwise firmly supported: a) Jobsite: On July 19, 2011 employee(s) drop started the Stihl MS 460 chainsaw(s) used while performing tree thinning activities. Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100266 E02 XIV |
| Issuance Date |
2011-11-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-11-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(xiv): Chain saw(s) were not shut down or the chain brake engaged whenever a saw was carried further than 50 feet (15.2 m). Chain saw(s) were not shut down or the chain brake engaged when a saw was carried less than 50 feet if conditions such as, but not limited to, the terrain, underbrush and slippery surfaces, may have created a hazard for an employee: a) Jobsite: On July 19, 2011 employee(s) performing tree thinning activities on steep terrain with dense underbrush did not shut down or utilize the chain brake mechanism(s) on the Stihl MS 460 chainsaws that were in use to the extent possible in order to minimize potential hazard(s) to employee(s). Note) Abatment certification IS required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100266 D09 I |
| Issuance Date |
2011-10-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2011-11-18 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.266(d)(9)(i): Flammable and combustible liquids were not stored, handled, transported, and used in accordance with the requirements of subpart H of Part 1910: a) Jobsite: On July 18, 2011 and times prior thereto employees performing silviculture activities which included service and maintenance on chainsaws, used mislabeled containers to store and transport bar oil and mixed gas liquids. Mixed gas liquids were stored and transported in bar oil containers. b) Jobsite: On July 18, 2011 and times prior thereto employees performing silviculture activities which included service and maintenance on chainsaws, stored and transported bar oil in a yellow colored diesel fuel container. c) Jobsite: On July 18, 2011 and times prior thereto employees performing silviculture activities which included service and maintenance on chainsaws, stored and transported bar oil and mixed gas liquids in containers that were not intended for this use, including but not limited to, windshield washer fluid and orange juice containers. Note) Abatement certification is NOT required for this item. |
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