GREELEY, CO · 1999-12-21 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: PLATTE RIVER BY-PRODUCTS

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 1999-12-21 00:00:00, OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of PLATTE RIVER BY-PRODUCTS in 616 G ST., GREELEY, CO 80631 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 302770201.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: PLATTE RIVER BY-PRODUCTS
Site address: 616 G ST.
City: GREELEY
State: CO
ZIP: 80631
Mailing: 1226 N. 11TH AVE., GREELEY, CO 80631

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Planned (H)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: N

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 1999-12-21 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2000-04-26 00:00:00
Case closed: 2000-07-13 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2011-10-14 16:38:47

Establishment context

NAICS code: 000000
SIC code (legacy): 2047
Employees: 67
Ownership type: A
Industry flags: Manufacturing safety.

Citations

13 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 10 exposed

Issued: May 18, 2000
Abate by: May 23, 2000
Penalty: Initial $875 · Current $525 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of burns and explosions from gas lines not
being protected from
vehicular traffic:
a)  At 616 G St. Greeley, CO. (Platte River By-Products plant site):
Employees were
exposed to burns and explosion hazards.  The natural gas supply lines on
the south side
of the building were not protected from vehicular traffic.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
would be to install traffic ballards and rails.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Recent events (2)

2000-06-09 00:00:00 · I (S) $525.00
2000-05-18 00:00:00 · Z (S) $875.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 8 exposed

Issued: May 18, 2000
Abate by: Jun 8, 2000
Penalty: Initial $875 · Current $437 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employmnent and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the possability of dropped loads and/or crushing hazards:
a)  At 616 G St. Greeley, CO. (Platte River By-Products plant site):
Employees in the
skinning area were exposed to crushing hazards due to the hoists not being
given periodic
inspections.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to:
(a)  Perform frequent inspections at daily to monthly intervals as per
ANSI B30.16-2.1.2
on such items as but not limited to:
1.  All controls and operating mechanisms for improper operation;
2.  All safety devices for malfunction
3.  Electrical cords and pendant for exposure to live conductors;
4.  Hooks and other load bearing components of the hoist for
deformation, chemical damage, or cracks
(b)  Perform periodic inspections at monthly to yearly intervals as per
ANSI B30-16-
2.1.3, which includes the requirements specified in ANSI B30-16-2.1.2 and
the following
items but not limited to:
1.  Fasteners for loosening;
2.  Load blocks, suspension housing, clevices, yokes, shafts, gears, etc
for
evidence of wear, corrosion, cracks, and distortion;
3.  Excessive wear of chain, rope, load sprockets, drums, sheaves, and
chain
stretch
4.  Hooks.  Dye penetrants, magnetic particle or other suitabvle crack
detecting
inspections
5.  Electrical apparatus for signs of pitting or any deteriaoration of
controller
contacts, limit switches, and push button stations
6.  Several other areas of examination are listed as well as inspection
tables in the
ANSI
(c)  Written, dated, and signed inspection reports and records should be
maintained as
specified in para. 16-2.1.1(b)(2).
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for
this item (See
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").

Recent events (2)

2000-06-09 00:00:00 · I (S) $437.00
2000-05-18 00:00:00 · Z (S) $875.00

1910.23 C01

Other-than-serious Gravity 04 2 instances 9 exposed

Issued: May 18, 2000
Abate by: May 30, 2000
Penalty: Initial $875 · Current $437 Reduced

Recent events (2)

2000-06-09 00:00:00 · I (O) $437.00
2000-05-18 00:00:00 · Z (S) $875.00

1910.24 C

Other-than-serious Gravity 04 1 instance 9 exposed

Issued: May 18, 2000
Abate by: May 30, 2000

Recent events (2)

2000-06-09 00:00:00 · I (O)
2000-05-18 00:00:00 · Z (S)