Tusk Hardwood, LLC

Inspection Type	Referral
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2019-03-27
Case Closed	2022-08-25

Related Activity

Type	Referral
Activity Nr	1438357
Safety	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100219 C02 I
Issuance Date	2019-09-13
Abatement Due Date	2019-10-07
Current Penalty	3334.0
Initial Penalty	3334.0
Final Order	2019-10-10
Nr Instances	3
Nr Exposed	2
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: (a) Outside of boiler room - On or about March 27, 2019 the employer failed to guard horizontal shaft on induction draft fan exposing employees to entanglement hazards associated with rotating parts. (b) Outside of boiler room - On or about March 27, 2019 the employer failed to guard horizontal drive shafts and couplings for wood dust trailer unloading system exposing employees to entanglement hazards associated with rotating parts.
Citation ID	01002A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19101200 E01
Issuance Date	2019-09-13
Abatement Due Date	2019-10-07
Current Penalty	2501.0
Initial Penalty	2501.0
Final Order	2019-10-10
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	15
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	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) Plant site - On or about March 27, 2019 the employer did not implement the written hazard communication program exposing employees burns and respiratory illnesses.
Citation ID	01002B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19101200 E01 I
Issuance Date	2019-09-13
Abatement Due Date	2019-10-07
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-10-10
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	5
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet: (a) Boiler area - On or about March 27, 2019 the employer failed to complete a list of hazardous chemical products that were present in the workplace exposing employees to respiratory irritation.
Citation ID	01002C
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19101200 H01
Issuance Date	2019-09-13
Abatement Due Date	2019-10-07
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-10-10
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	5
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	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) Plant site - On or about March 27, 2019 the employer failed to train employees as required on the hazardous chemicals and chemical products in the workplace exposing employees burns and respiratory illnesses.
Citation ID	01002D
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19101200 H03 IV
Issuance Date	2019-09-13
Abatement Due Date	2019-10-29
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-10-10
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	15
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: (b) Plant site - On or about March 27, 2019 the employers written program did not include a description of pictograms used on labels exposing employees to burns and respiratory illnesses.
Citation ID	02001
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100219 F03
Issuance Date	2019-09-13
Abatement Due Date	2019-10-07
Current Penalty	6668.0
Initial Penalty	6668.0
Final Order	2019-10-10
Nr Instances	3
Nr Exposed	2
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: (a) Outside of boiler room - On or about March 27, 2019 the employer failed to fully enclose sprocket and chain drive for wood dust trailer unloading system exposing employees to broken bones and amputation hazards. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection #1333842 , Citation 1, Item 3, issued on September 10, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1369 Rialto Rd., Yazoo City, MS 39194 which became a final order on October 10, 2018.
Citation ID	03001
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19040032 A03
Issuance Date	2019-09-13
Current Penalty	834.0
Initial Penalty	834.0
Final Order	2019-10-10
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	25
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent: (a) Plant site - On or about March 27, 2019 the employer failed to certified the annual summary of work-related injuries and illness.
Citation ID	03002
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19100132 D02
Issuance Date	2019-09-13
Abatement Due Date	2019-10-07
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-10-10
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	15
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed: (a) Plant site - On or about March 27, 2019 the employer failed to certify that a hazard assessment of the workplace had been completed for personal protective equipment exposing employees to respiratory irritation.

Inspection Type	Referral
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2018-10-30
Emphasis	N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed	2019-06-20

Related Activity

Type	Referral
Activity Nr	1390918
Safety	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19101200 E01
Issuance Date	2018-12-07
Abatement Due Date	2018-12-24
Current Penalty	4268.4
Initial Penalty	7114.0
Final Order	2019-01-07
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	3
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii). a. Tusk Hardwood, LLC - On or about October 16, 2018 a hazard communication program was not developed and implement for diesel fuel and other hazardous chemicals.
Citation ID	02001
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19040039 A02
Issuance Date	2018-12-07
Abatement Due Date	2018-12-24
Current Penalty	8536.8
Initial Penalty	14228.0
Final Order	2019-01-07
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	44
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye. a. Tusk Hardwood, LLC - On or about October 16, 2018 a job related hospitalization was not reported within 24 hours. The Tusk Hardwood, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1333842, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 10, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 1369 Rialto Rd., Yazoo City, MS 39194.

Inspection Type	Referral
Scope	Complete
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2018-08-14
Emphasis	N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed	2019-10-09

Related Activity

Type	Referral
Activity Nr	1364444
Safety	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100146 C04
Issuance Date	2018-09-10
Abatement Due Date	2018-09-25
Current Penalty	5400.0
Initial Penalty	9054.0
Final Order	2018-10-10
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	5
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146. Fuel Silo - On or about July 25, 2018 a permit required confined space program was not developed and implemented for employees entering the fuel silo.
Citation ID	01002
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100147 C07 I
Issuance Date	2018-09-10
Abatement Due Date	2018-09-25
Current Penalty	5400.0
Initial Penalty	9054.0
Final Order	2018-10-10
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	5
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. a. Fuel Silo - on or about July 25, 2018 the boiler operators and maintenance employees were not trained on the lockout/tagout program and the procedures for locking out the fuel silo auger and sweep arm.
Citation ID	01003
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100219 F03
Issuance Date	2018-09-10
Abatement Due Date	2018-09-25
Current Penalty	3000.0
Initial Penalty	5174.0
Final Order	2018-10-10
Nr Instances	3
Nr Exposed	5
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a. Sawdust Shelter - On or about July 25, 2018 the sawdust conveyor chain and sprockets were not guarded. b. Sweep Arm Motor Pulley - On or about July 25, 2018 the sweep arm motor pulley located under the fuel silo was not guarded.
Citation ID	02001
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19040039 A02
Issuance Date	2018-09-10
Abatement Due Date	2018-09-25
Current Penalty	3600.0
Initial Penalty	6467.0
Final Order	2018-10-10
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	44
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye. a. Tusk Hardwood, LLC - On or about July 25, 2018 a job related amputation was not reported within 24 hours.