OSHA Inspection: 4 BROS. DAIRY, INC.

Issued

Jun 17, 2008

Abate by

Jul 9, 2008

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,700 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 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 both engulfment and crushing hazards.
(a)Large Silage Pile: On or about March 7, 2008, and at times prior, truck
drivers parked at the large corn silage pile were exposed to the collapse
of the
overhang of the silage face.
(b)Large Silage Pile: On or about March 7, 2008, and at times prior,
employees
working as feeders operating front-end loaders were exposed to the
collapse of
the overhang of a corn silage face.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable to correct this hazard
include:
a) Establishing restricted areas in the vicinity of all silage faces (i.e.
zone
off the hazardous
areas and post warning signs with appropriate directions for both the
onsite and offsite
employees).  Enforce the prohibition of workers entering these areas.
b) Establishing and implementing feedout safe work practices to prevent
undercutting the
silage face which may include smaller horizontal silos and ensuring the
silage face slopes
back toward the pile thus avoiding an overhang.
Note: Abatement certification and documentation required for these items.

Issued

Jun 17, 2008

Abate by

Jul 9, 2008

Issued

Jun 17, 2008

Abate by

Jul 9, 2008