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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100265 C04 VI Sawmills.
Inspection Nr: 1645452.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $7,656.00
Issuance Date: 04/20/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/16/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/08/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/08/2023 | $7,656.00 | 05/16/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/20/2023 | $10,938.00 | 05/16/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(vi): Walkways and stairways, with standard handrails, were not provided where required in elevated and hazardous locations: (a)Baker Timber Products at 16536 South Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57702: On or about and at times prior to January 19, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards in the Sawmill area next to the drag conveyor between the Sawmill and the Sticker Machine due to inadequate top guard rails and lack of mid-rails. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards into and onto the drag conveyor below. (b)Baker Timber Products at 16536 South Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57702: On or about and at times prior to January 19, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards on the Sawmill between the Sawmill cab and the Trim Saw deck due to inadequate top guard rails and lack of mid-rails. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards into and onto the Sawmill below. (c)Baker Timber Products at 16536 South Highway 16, Rapid City, SD 57702: On or about and at times prior to January 19, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fall hazards in the Postmill area next to the drag conveyor on the west side of machine in that no guarding is present. This condition exposed employees to fall hazards into and onto the drag conveyor below.