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OSHA Inspection: PINNEO FEEDLOT, LTD. LIABILITY COMPANY

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of PINNEO FEEDLOT, LTD. LIABILITY COMPANY in 32295 HIGHWAY 34, BRUSH, CO 80723 (NAICS 112112). OSHA activity number 309006898.

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Site address
32295 HIGHWAY 34
City
BRUSH
State
CO
ZIP
80723
Mailing
P.O. BOX 384, BRUSH, CO 80723
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
N
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
112112
SIC code (legacy)
0211
Employees
54
Ownership type
A

16 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 11 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was 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)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that open floors or
platforms that
were 4 feet or more above ground level were guarded by standard railings
or the
equivalent in the following instances:
1)The four corn silos in Brush included a 6 foot long walkway between each
silo
(three walkways) which included top rails at 36 inches high, but no
midrails.
Employees accessed each walkway to inventory the corn twice per month.
Condition exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 40 feet;
2)The Butler corn bin in Brush did not provide standard railings where the
employees inventory the corn by dropping a tape measure into the bin twice
per month.  The rail system stops several feet from both of the upper and
lower holes.  Conditions exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 40
feet;
3) The scalper catwalk in Brush included a stairrail system on the
outside, and
the conveyor provided guarding for the top rail on the inside.  However,
the
distance from the catwalk to the conveyor measured 31 inches, and was
missing a midrail on both the east and west sides of the scalper.
Condition
exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 40 feet;
4)A gap of 13" existed between the fixed ladder and the guardrail at the
second
silo.  Condition exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 40 feet;
5)The room above the tool room included two 10' sides that had no
guardrails,
with a fall hazard of 8' 11";
6)The platform above the flakers in the mill room was missing guardrails
around
its perimeter, with gaps measuring 8" to 12" between the platform and the
wall, with fall hazards of up to 20';
7)The platform one level down, accessed by ladder on the way to the bottom
of
the elevator leg, was missing guardrails, with openings estimated of 18"
around the perimeter of the platform, with fall hazards of about 10';
8)The platform used to access the open belts and pulleys on the north side
of the
mill, about midway up about at 40' high, did not extend all of the way to
the
motor, exposing employees to fall hazards when servicing this motor;
9)The door used to access the platform on the north side of the mill,
about 40'
high, swings into the platform inside the mill, where employees could
beclimbing up the ladder and accessing this platform at the same time the
door
opens.  If the door were to strike an employee, it would cause them to
fall 13'
through the open ladderway, onto the platform below.  The door was not
hinged on the correct side, and there was no way to keep the door open, and
there was no means of communicating to employees climbing up that the door
could open and strike them.  Condition exposed employees to falls of 13';
10)The platform used to access the liquid feeders, where the trucks pull
in to
obtain liquid supplement, was missing its midrail on all sides.  Condition
exposed employees to fall hazards of 13';
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is
to construct a standard railing consisting of a top rail 42 inches high,
and a midrail 21 inches
high, with the system capable of withstanding 200 pounds of top rail
pressure, as referenced
in 1910.23(e) and associated ANSI standards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1750.00
  • — Z (S) $2500.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 20 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1250.00 · Current $875.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was 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)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that open floor holes
were
covered in the following instances:
1)Employees climbed to the top of the four corn silos in Brush twice per
month
to inventory the corn.  Each silo included two circular openings measuring
19
inches in diameter.  Employees opened the lid for each opening, and dropped
a tape measure to measure the corn.  One hole in each silo included some
metal framework with gaps uo to 10", and the other hole in each silo had no
metal framework to prevent falling through the 19" circular hole.
Condition
exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 40 feet;
2)Employees climbed to the top of the three liquid silos in Brush twice per
month to inventory the liquid additives.  Each silo included two circular
openings measuring 19 inches in diameter.  Employees opened the lid for
each
opening, and dropped a tape measure to measure the liquid.  One hole in
each
silo included some metal framework with gaps up to 10", and the other hole
in
each silo had no metal framework to prevent falling through the 19"
circular
hole.  Condition exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 25 feet;
3)Employees climbed to the top of the three corn silos in Akron twice per
month
to inventory the corn.  The two older silos included two circular openings
measuring 19 inches in diameter.  Employees opened the lid for each
opening,
and dropped a tape measure to measure the corn.  The newer silo included
one
hole mesuring 19 inches in diameter;  the other hole was smaller and
guarded
to prevent employees from falling through it.  Conditions exposed employees
to fall hazards of up to 24 feet;
Conditions exposed employees to fall hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter")
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method is to
cover the floor
hole with a metal grill that is strong enough to support the weight of any
employees who
might step on it, but still provide space for the employees to drop tape
measures through it.
The metal grill can be set lower than the covers, to allow the covers to
still be closed to keep
out the weather when the holes are not in use.  Reference 1910.23 and
associatd ANSI
standards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $875.00
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 12 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was 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)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that employees climbing
fixed
ladders, and standing on the top platforms, were protected in the
following conditions:
1) The fixed ladders used to access the two older corn bins at the Akron
site had
no cages at both the vertical sections to get to the ridge, and on the
roofs;
2)The fixed ladders for the newer bin at the Akron site, and for the corn
bin at
the Brush site, had no cages on the sections of ladder on the roofs;
3)The fixed ladders for the two older bins at the Akron site, and also the
fixed
ladder for the corn bin at the Brush site, had no platforms for the
employees to
stand on when taking measurements of corn depths;
4)The molasses silo at the Brush site had a cage up part way, but was
missing a
cage at the 21' mark to he 28' mark;
5)The employees did not wear ladder assist devices when climbing fixed
ladders
on the corn silos, corn bins, and liquid storage silos, with ladders as
high as
40';
6)Employees climbed to the very top of the Brush site on a ladder that had
no
cage (see note #2 below);
7)Employees climbed to the very top of the Brush site using harnesses with
ropes, but did not use shock absorbing lanyards;
8)Employees climbed to the very top of the Brush site without using 100
fall
protection (see note #3 below);
9)The employer did not ensure that employees climbing a fixed ladder had a
clear and open landing, in that an air vent blocked this passage.  The air
vent
measured 18" high and 10" wide in blocking egress to the fixed ladder.
(See
note #4 below);
10)The ladder on the Roto-Mix truck # 620-16 in Akron was bent with a
broken
rung;
11)The fixed ladders attached to the older bins at the Akron site were
made of
angle iron, and included sharp edges;
12)The ladder to the room above the tool room was extended up only 11", and
was not secured.
Conditions exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 70 feet;
Abatement Note #1  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for
this item
(see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note #2:  For the ladder used to access the top of the Brush
site, a ladder assist
device could be used in lieu of a cage.  The ladder assist device would
need to stop a person
fall within several inches after a mis-step.
Abatement Note #3:  When climbing to the top of the Brush site, it is
recommended that a
retractable lanyard be anchored at the top with sufficient support for a
fall, such as a 5,000
pound anchorage point.  Once set in place, it is recommended that you tie
a rope to the
hook, and the rope should be long enough to reach from the hook to the
platform at the base
of the ladder, when the retractable lanyard is fully retracted.  Tie the
rope to the lower rung,
as a means of securing the rope until needed.  When climbing, pull the
retractable hook
down via the rope, disconnect the rope and connect the hook to the back of
the harness, and
use this for fall protection.  The retractable lanyard should be used in
addition to a ladder
climbing device, hooked to the front of the harness.
Abatement Note #4:   Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable
abatement
methods exist, including:  1)  Do not use this ladder, and block off
access with a hinged
door at the bottom of the cage, preventing personnel from climbing the
ladder, but allowing
personnel to exit this ladder in case of an emergency.  Since this ladder
serves the last two
silos, it is important to maintain egress, but not access;  2)  Move the
ladder;  or 3)  move
the vent.
Abatement Note #5:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is
to follow the fixed ladders conform to standards set out in 1910.27 and
associated ANSI
standards, and that personal fall arrest systems meet the standards set
out in 1910.66(j) and
associated ANSI standards such as Z359.1.
Recent events (3)
  • — P (S) $1750.00
  • — I (S) $1750.00
  • — Z (S) $2500.00

5(a)(1)

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 11 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $750.00 · Current $375.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was 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)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that a stairwell used
to access the
tool room had handrails.  The stairwell measured 41" wide and 52" high
with 6 steps,
and was open on one side, with no handrails on either side.  Condition
exposed
employees to fall hazards of up to 52".
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is
to install a standard handrail on the open side of the stairs.  The
criteria
for a standard
railing is also referenced in 1910.23(d), and 1910.24(h).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $375.00
  • — Z (S) $750.00

5(a)(1)

Other-than-serious Gravity 03 4 instances 11 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1250.00 · Current $875.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to shock hazards:
(a)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that employees were not
exposed
to shock hazards in the following instances:
1)The wiring to the fluorescent light in the tool room was hanging down to
80"
above the floor, and was missing its outer insulation;
2)The dual 8' long fluorescent light in the tool room was missing one
bulb, and
the ballast was broken with exposed live parts.  The light was 87" high,
and
had no guard to protect the lights.  In addition, this light fixture was
not
grounded;
3)The wiring to the fluorescent light in the room above the tool room was
hanging down to 76" above the floor, and was missing its outer insulation;
4)The dual 6' long fluorescent light in the tool room was 79" high, and
had no
guard to protect the lights;
5)The dual 6' long fluorescent light in the maintenance shop were 72"
high, and
had no guard to protect the lights.
Conditions exposed employees to shock hazards of 120 volts.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement
method is
to run approved permanent insulated wiring to the fixtures (reference
1910.305(i), and
lighting fixtures, lamps, and receptacles less than 8' high shall have no
exposed parts and
require protection for the lights (reference 1910.305(j); the conductors
shall be insulated
(reference 1910.305(f);  the fixtures shall be grounded (reference
1910.304(f);  and
associated ANSI standards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $875.00
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

5(a)(1)

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 3 instances 11 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $750.00 · Current $525.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to fire hazards:
(a)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that exit routes in the
Brush mill
were properly identified and operational:
1)The back door was missing an exit sign;
2)The back door had a bolt and latch type handle, and the employees would
have
difficulty opening this type of handle in a hurry in the dark; and
3)The exit doors did not have illuminated exit signs.
Conditions exposed employees to fire and burn hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is
to install exit signs illuminated to a surface value of at least 5 foot
candles (54 lux) by a
reliable light source and be distinctive in color.  Self-luminous or
electroluminescent signs
that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 foot-lamberts
((0.21
cd/m2) are
permitted.  Reference 1910.37(b)(6) and associated ANSI standards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $525.00
  • — Z (S) $750.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 02 3 instances 11 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1000.00 · Current $700.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to corrosive chemicals:
(a)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that an eyewash station
was
located where employees handle corrosive chemicals such as caustic soda.
Some of
the corrosive chemicals have a pH of 13.5 which can cause serve tissue
damage upon
contact with the skin and eyes.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter")
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $700.00
  • — Z (S) $1000.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1250.00 · Current $875.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to burn hazards:
(a)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that employees were
protected
from hot steam in the process of blowing down the boiler.  The steam was
exhausted
into a drain, but blew out of the drain, into areas where employees could
walk to pick
up tools, hoses, and other equipment.  The area was not barricaded off, and
procedures were not set in place, to warn employees to avoid this area
when blowing
down the boiler.  Condition exposed employees to burn hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is
to establish a procedure requiring advance communication and warning among
employees,
and barricading off the area where steam exhausts out.  This procedure
should be stated as
an extension of a lockout tagout policy.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $875.00
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

5(a)(1)

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 3 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $750.00 · Current $525.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to embolism hazards:
(a)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that compressed air
used
for
cleaning purposes was reduced down to less than 30 p.s.i. when dead-ended.
The
employees used the compressed air to clean the loaders by the hay grinder,
and to
clean trucks.  Condition exposed employees to embolism hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is
to use approved nozzles with safety outlets that reduce the p.s.i. to less
than 30 p.s.i. when
deadended.  Reference 1910.242 and associated ANSI standards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $525.00
  • — Z (S) $750.00

5(a)(1)

Other-than-serious Gravity 03 3 instances 12 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1250.00 · Current $875.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to chemical and laceration hazards:
(a)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment of
the
workplace, including both the maintenance shop and the mill, to determine
if hazards
are present, or ar likely to be present, which necessitates the use of
personal
protective equipment. Where personal protective equipment was
necessitated, the
employer did not;
1)Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will
protect
the employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment;
2)Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee;
3)Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.
Employees were exposed to chemical hazards when working with solvents,
antifreeze,
oil, and other chemicals without the use of splash resistant glasses, and
without the
use of chemical resistant gloves.  Employees working with sharp objects,
and also
exposed to grain dust in and around the mill.  This is applicable to both
sites.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is
to follow manufacturers directions and material safety data sheets in
providing and requiring
the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.  Also point of
reference is
1910.132(d).  A hazard assessment consists of identifying the tasks, the
hazards associated
with the tasks, and finally, the necessary personal protective equipment.
This hazard
assessment should be posted on the employee bulletin board to serve as a
means
of
communicating expectations related to required PPE.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $875.00
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 3 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1250.00 · Current $875.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to fire and explosion hazards:
(a)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that employees were
protected
from compressed gases in the following conditions:
1)The employer did not secure compressed gas cylinders stored in the
maintenance shop; and
2) The employer did not separate acetylene and oxygen cylinders by a
minimum
distance of 20 feet, or by establishing a 5 foot high noncombustible
partition,
having a fire resistant rating of at least 1/2 hour.
Condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample
Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is to
follow the directions provided in the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet
# G-1 and P-1,
as stated above.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $875.00
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 10 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that
were causing or
likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed
to confined space hazards:
(a)Pinneo Feedlot, Ltd. Liability Company at 32295 Highway 34, Brush, CO
80723:
On or before 09/19/06, the employer did not ensure that employees entering
the
Butler corn bin and the three other white corn bins, as well as the corn
bins at the
Akron site, were protected by an established permit required confined
space (PRCS)
program.  The employees entered the bins to clean them out one to two
times per
year.  The employees accessed each bin by climbing a fixed ladder outside
each bin,
to an elevated hatch, and then entering the bin and descending to the
corn.  The base
of each bin was concave with about an 8 foot drop towards the center of
each bin.
The employer added water to the corn when it is stored in the bin, but,
according to
the employer, the employer did not experience corn bridging.  The employer
had not
established a permit required confined space (PRCS) program. The employer
said he
locked out the controls for the bottom (exhaust) auger prior to entry, but
not
the
upper (feed) auger.  The employer said that two employees entered the
bins, while
one employee was stationed outside the bin.  However, the employee
stationed outside
the bin would periodically leave to check the controls.  The current
procedures
include the following deficiencies:
1)There were no signs posted advising of PRCS;
2) There was no accountability for assessment of the conditions prior to
entry;
3)There was no assessment of the atmosphere as to whether any oxygen
deficiencies or flammable dust existed;
4)There was no assessment of potential bridging conditions of the corn;
5)There were no lockout/tagout procedures in place for the upper (feed)
auger;
6)There was no training for employees on safe PRCS procedures.
7)There was no permit system establishing accountability for PRCS
authorization
and closure, records of employees authorized entrance, and records of
employees serving as attendants.
8)There was no use of a body harness with a lifeline positioned, and of a
certain
length, to prevent employees from sinking further than waist deep into the
corn.
9)There were no adequate retrieval devices to pull employees out of the
bin if a
collapse were to occur, including a pulley connected to the top of the
hatch,
and a powered device to pull employees up;
10)There were no alarms or communication devices that employees could use
in
case a collapse occurred.
Conditions exposed employees to confined space hazards including
engulfment and
suffocation.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item  (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter")
Abatement Note:  Employees are permitted to walk on the grain when
cleaning out bottoms
of bins, or for other purposes, without lifelines and harnesses when the
employer has verified
that the depth of the grain will not result in an engulfment hazard.
However, with an 8 foot
concave foundation, and depending upon the starting depth of the corn,
caution is advised to
ensure engulfment does not occur by using, e.g. measured markings of corn
on the inside of
the concave parts of the bins, through which, by observing the corn depth,
the supervisor can
make an qualified judgment that engulfment would not occur  Employers
shall not permit
employees to enter silos whenever bridging conditions or grain funnelling
(side building)
exists.  (Reference:  CPL 02-01-004 - CPL 2-1.4C item J.5.k.).  The
employer also needs to
verify that the employee will not be exposed to mechanical hazards.
Abatement Note:   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is
to establish a valid PRCS program, assess the hazards of the PRCS, and
either reclassify as
non-PRCS, or follow PRCS procedures as referenced as a standard in
1910.146,
1910.272(g), and associated ANSI standards.
Abatement Note:  For reference, 1910.146 Appendix A, regarding lockout
tagout, provides a
decision flow chart through which the employer may be able to reclassify
the space to a non-
permit required confined space, on a case by case basis each time entrance
is required, in
which case items 8, 9, and 10 may not be required.    The standard for
General Industry
Grain Handling Facilities, 1910.272(g), provides more specific guidance
about the
expectations for safe entry into grain storage facilities.
Abatement Note:  For reference, 1910.272(e), regarding grain handling
facilities,
discusses
the importance of training in grain handling facilities, including
cleaning procedures for
grinding (flaking) equipment, clearing procedures for choked legs,
housekeeping procedures,
hot work procedures, preventative maintenance procedures, and lockout
tagout procedures.
Employees assigned special tasks, such as bin entry, shall be provided
training to perform
these tasks safely.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1750.00
  • — Z (S) $2500.00

1910.1200 F05

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 12 instances 9 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $750.00 · Current $525.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $525.00
  • — Z (S) $750.00

1928.57 C02

Serious Gravity 10 12 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1750.00
  • — Z (S) $2500.00

1928.57 C04

Serious Gravity 10 18 instances 8 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1750.00
  • — Z (S) $2500.00

1928.57 C05

Deleted Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1250.00
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S)
  • — Z (S) $1250.00

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 309006898.