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OSHA Inspection: WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of WESTERN SUGAR COOPERATIVE in 2100 OVERLAND DRIVE, SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 69861 (NAICS 311313). OSHA activity number 311463145.

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
2100 OVERLAND DRIVE
City
SCOTTSBLUFF
State
NE
ZIP
69861
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Y
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
311313
SIC code (legacy)
2063
Employees
222
Ownership type
A
Industry flags
Manufacturing safety.

9 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Sep 3, 2008
Abate by
Apr 9, 2009
Penalty
Initial $2,125 · Current $1,063 Reduced
29 CFR 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 are exposed to struck by
hazards.
Second Floor of the MD Area in the facility at 2100 Overland Dr.,
Scottsbluff, NE -
The company is using overhead and hoists to maneuver loads and equipment
throughout the plant. The hooks on some of these lifting devices are
missing the
safety latch necessary to ensure the load does not slip off the hook
during an
unpredictable shift or quick stop of the equipment.  This issue exists in
areas
including, but are not limited to the south end of the second floor of the
MD area.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement are:
1)  Ensure that the hooks on all overhead hoists are installed and
maintained in
serviceable condition.
2)  Develop and implement an inspection protocol pertaining to the overhead
and gantry cranes in the facility to ensure the cranes are kept in
serviceable
condition at all times.
Abatement certification is required for this violation. The abatement
certification sheet
is enclosed with the citations.ion
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $1062.50
  • — Z (S) $2125.00

1910.23 C01

Serious Gravity 02 4 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Sep 3, 2008
Abate by
Sep 8, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $850.00
  • — Z (S) $1700.00

1910.36 G01

Deleted Serious Gravity 02 4 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Sep 3, 2008
Abate by
Sep 8, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,700
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S) $1700.00

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 03 3 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Sep 3, 2008
Abate by
Apr 9, 2009
Penalty
Initial $2,125 · Current $1,063 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $1062.50
  • — Z (S) $2125.00

1910.215 A04

Serious Gravity 02 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Sep 3, 2008
Abate by
Sep 8, 2008
Penalty
Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S) $850.00
  • — Z (S) $1700.00

1910.215 D03

Serious Gravity 02 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Sep 3, 2008
Abate by
Sep 8, 2008
Recent events (2)
  • — F (S)
  • — Z (S)

1910.219 C02 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 05 6 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Sep 3, 2008
Abate by
Jul 1, 2009
Penalty
Initial $2,975 · Current $1,488 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — F (O) $1487.50
  • — Z (S) $2975.00

1910.305 G01 III

Other-than-serious Gravity 03 2 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Sep 3, 2008
Abate by
Sep 8, 2008
Penalty
Initial $2,125 · Current $1,063 Reduced
Recent events (2)
  • — F (O) $1062.50
  • — Z (S) $2125.00

1910.95 G08 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 01 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Sep 3, 2008
Abate by
Apr 9, 2009
Recent events (2)
  • — F (O)
  • — Z (O)

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