HILLSBORO, ND ·
OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY in RURAL ROUTE 2, HILLSBORO, ND 58045 (NAICS 311313). OSHA activity number 312626963.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY
- Site address
- RURAL ROUTE 2
- City
- HILLSBORO
- State
- ND
- ZIP
- 58045
- Mailing
- 101 NORTH THIRD STREET, MOORHEAD, MN 56560
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Union (Y)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311313
- SIC code (legacy)
- 2063
- Employees
- 235
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
25 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2009
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · Z (S)
- · F (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2009
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · Z (S)
- · F (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2009
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · Z (S)
- · F (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $1,063 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 dust explosion, deflagration, and other fire hazards from spouts that throw material that were not as dust tight as practicable when in use: (a) For the employees working in the area of the remelt room where sugar dust was dispensed into the air and the electrical equipment in the room was not rated for the classified area, at American Crystal Sugar Company, located at Rural Route 2, Hillsboro, North Dakota. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to follow the NFPA 61, National Fire Protection Association - Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Products Facilities, Section 7.3.7, including, but not limited to, ensuring that spouts are as dust tight as practicable. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1063.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
1910.305 E01
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.307 C02 I
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Sep 10, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $1,062 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 dust explosion, deflagration, and other fire hazards: (a) For the employees working in the packaging warehouse where a dust deflagration hazard existed in the packaging mezzanine from paper dust accumulations covering the entire surface of the floor and other surfaces over 1/32 inch without having the room protected from the effects of dust deflagrations by separation, building construction, or deflagration venting, at American Crystal Sugar Company, located at Rural Route 2, Hillsboro, North Dakota. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to follow the NFPA 654, National Fire Protection Association - Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, Section 6.4.1, including, but not limited to, installing deflagration venting in the outside walls or control dust emission sources and improve housekeeping. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1062.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125
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 dust explosion, deflagration, and other explosion hazards due to air-material separators being located inside of buildings: (a) For the employees working in the packaging building where the bag bailer dust collector was inside the building and did not have deflagration venting ducted to the outside, at American Crystal Sugar Company, located at Rural Route 2, Hillsboro, North Dakota. (b) For the employees working in the packaging building where the bag bailer cyclone was inside the building and did not have deflagration venting ducted to the outside, at American Crystal Sugar Company, located at Rural Route 2, Hillsboro, North Dakota. (c) For the employees working in the coal transfer head house where the coal conveyor belt dust collector was inside the building and did not have deflagration venting ducted to the outside, at American Crystal Sugar Company, located at Rural Route 2, Hillsboro, North Dakota. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to follow the NFPA 654, National Fire Protection Association - Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, Section 7.13.1.1.1, including, but not limited to, locating the dust collector outside of the building or providing suitable explosion protection. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $2125.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125
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 dust explosion, deflagration, and other fire hazards from the dust collector being located inside the building: (a) For the employees working in the packaging building where the sugar dust collector was located inside the building and did not have deflagration venting to the outside or other explosion protection at American Crystal Sugar Company, located at Rural Route 2, Hillsboro, North Dakota. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to follow the NFPA 61, National Fire Protection Association - Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Products Facilities, Section 10.4.3, including, but not limited to, locating the dust collector outside of the building or providing suitable explosion protection. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $2125.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jun 1, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125
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 dust explosion, deflagration, and other fire hazards while operating non- approved powered industrial vehicles in classified locations: (a) For the employees using a Bobcat S130, Serial #527313235, diesel powered skid steer to scoop sugar dust into the remelt tank without the skid steer having the proper DX rating for a Class II, Division 1, location, at American Crystal Sugar Company, located at Rural Route 2, Hillsboro, North Dakota. (b) For the employees using a Skyjack scissor lift, Model SJ 1113219, Serial #224915, for repairs in the bulk sugar loading area for maintenance activities without the scissor lift being rated for a Class II, Division 2, location, at American Crystal Sugar Company, located at Rural Route 2, Hillsboro, North Dakota. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to follow the NFPA 505, National Fire Protection Association - Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations, Section 4.2.6 and Section 4.2.7.1, including, but not limited to, ensuring that appropriate powered industrial equipment is used in classified areas. Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion
Recent events (3)
- · P (S) $2125.00
- · F (S) $2125.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $1,063 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1063.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
1910.36 E01
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $1,062 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1062.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
1910.36 E02
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.37 B04
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.37 B05
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 4, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $1,062 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1062.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.134 H03 IB
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (S)
- · Z (S)
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $2,125 · Current $1,063 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- · F (S) $1063.00
- · Z (S) $2125.00
1910.29 A04 II
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.305 B01
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Apr 6, 2009
- Abate by
- May 8, 2009
Recent events (2)
- · F (O)
- · Z (O)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 312626963.
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