OSHA Inspection: OSNABROCK FARMER'S COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR-NEKOMA

Issued

Jun 10, 2002

Abate by

Jun 27, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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 a crushing hazard while progressing railcars:
(a)  On May 10, 2002, while pulling railcars with a nylon tow rope hooked
to the back
end of a loader, a hazardous condition developed when the moving railcars
overtook the
loader and the operator exited the loader and attempted to set the railcar
hand brake.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is to push rather than pull the railcars and to insure that all
affected employees
are trained in the recognition of the hazards associated with the
progression of railcars.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion

Issued

Jun 10, 2002

Abate by

Jun 27, 2002

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $281 Reduced