OSHA Inspection: BERTHOLD FARMERS ELEVATOR

Issued

Nov 1, 2001

Abate by

Feb 21, 2003

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment 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 fall hazards:
(a) Employees were exposed to fall hazards while working on the top of
railcars prior
to loading operations at the Berthold Farmers Elevator in Berthold, North
Dakota.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would
be to have
a qualified person(s) design and install an adequate fall protective
system.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion