OSHA Inspection: MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC

Issued

Jul 7, 2006

Abate by

Jul 13, 2006

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

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 the hazard of falls:
a)Sulfuric Acid Department - The loading area platform adjustable
gangway/stair unit,
which formed a guardrail equivalent when in the stored or "up" position,
had an
inoperative locking mechanism which failed to hold the stair unit in
place, exposing
employees to a fall of 11 feet, on or about 1/12/06.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to
follow the Carbis Inc. instruction manual for operation and maintenance
under
Maintenance item 1.  Visually inspect the unit before each use.  Replace
any damaged
parts.  Monthly inspection of the unit is recommended as a minimum.  Harsh
atmosphere and/or heavy use may dictate more frequent inspections and
lubication.