MERRITT BROTHERS LUMBER COMPANY, INC.
5400 E HIGHWAY 54, ATHOL, ID 83801
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Mar 19, 2014#339639866Mar 19, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339639866$7,00012 viol.12 violations$7,000 in penalties
Inspection #339639866
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 2014
- Final Order
- May 14, 2014
- Closed
- Jun 20, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,300
- Penalties on Record
- $7,000
- Site Address
- 5400 E Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801
- Industry
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,800 | $1,500 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 01001B | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C04 VI | Serious | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,100 | $1,200 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 01003A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,800 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 01003B | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 01003C | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 01003D | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 01003E | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 01004A | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C03 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $4,900 | $2,500 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 01004B | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 F03 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 2014 | - | May 14, 2014 |
Feb 10, 2009#311580799Feb 10, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311580799$2,62515 viol.15 violations$2,625 in penalties
Inspection #311580799
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 2009
- Closed
- Apr 3, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $2,625
- Site Address
- 5400 E Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 12, 2009 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 2009 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 33 | $750 | $375 | Mar 12, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 26, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 12, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 2009 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 E04 IIB | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,250 | $625 | Mar 12, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.10 Recording criteria for cases involving occupational hearing loss OSHA citation code: 19040010 A | Other | 1 | 33 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.32 Annual Summary OSHA citation code: 19040032 B03 | Other | 1 | 33 | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 2009 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Other | 1 | 33 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2009 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F02 | Other | 1 | 33 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 12, 1999#300212040Jan 12, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300212040$2,6004 viol.4 violations$2,600 in penalties
Inspection #300212040
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 1999
- Closed
- Feb 18, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,600
- Site Address
- 5400 E Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's fingers amputated in chop saw
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 R04 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,300 | Jan 28, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,300 | Jan 28, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1999 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1999 | - | - |
Feb 25, 1991#110502580Feb 25, 1991Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#110502580$1,70018 viol.18 violations$1,700 in penalties
Inspection #110502580
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 6, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 56
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,310
- Penalties on Record
- $1,700
- Site Address
- 5400 E Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $210 | $100 | May 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 2 | 10 | $350 | $200 | May 7, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $280 | $150 | May 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 6 | 3 | $1,000 | $500 | May 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $280 | $150 | May 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $100 | May 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C04 IV | Serious | 1 | 10 | $350 | $200 | May 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C18 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $100 | May 7, 1991 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C04 IIB | Serious | 1 | 1 | $280 | $100 | May 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $140 | $100 | Aug 22, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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