AVON, SD —
OSHA Inspection: FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR in 104 EAST RAILWAY STREET, AVON, SD 57315 (NAICS 424510). OSHA activity number 330291238.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- FARMERS COOP ELEVATOR
- Site address
- 104 EAST RAILWAY STREET
- City
- AVON
- State
- SD
- ZIP
- 57315
- Mailing
- BOX 255, AVON, SD 57315
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 424510
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
13 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.27 D05
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.27(d)(5): Ladders over 20 feet in unbroken length, and not having cage protection, were not equipped with body harness, friction brakes, and sliding attachments meeting the design requirements of the ladders which they serve: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, where employees climbing the fixed ladder in the main elevator were exposed to a potential fall hazard of approximately 50 feet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.146 C04
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When an employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space program: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees exposed to potential confined space entry hazards when entering boot pits.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.146 D04
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4): Under the permit required confined space entry program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not provide the equipment specified in paragraphs (d)(4)(i) through (d)(4)((ix) of this section at no cost to employees, maintain the equipment properly, and ensure that employees use that equipment properly: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees exposed to potential confined space entry hazards when entering boot pits.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 E01
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees exposed to potential confined space entry hazards when entering boot pits.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 G01
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146, permit required confined space, acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees exposed to potential confined space entry hazards when entering boot pits.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $1,260 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, where the covers had been removed from two auger motors creating a potential caught-in and/or amputation hazard to employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1260
- — Z (S) $1800
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, where the covers had been removed from two auger motors creating a potential caught-in and/or amputation hazard to employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.272 E01
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(e)(1): The employer did not provide training to employees at least annually and when changes in job assignments would expose them to new hazards in the grain handling facilities: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees entering grain storage bins and exposed to potential bin entry hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.272 G01
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1): The employer did not take the actions identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this subpart before employees entered grain storage bins: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees entering grain storage bins and exposed to potential bin entry hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.272 J01
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program that established the frequency and the method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees working in the elevator and exposed to a potential fire and/or explosion hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.272 J02 II
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever the grain dust exceeded 1/8 inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees working in the elevator and exposed to a potential fire and/or explosion hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $1,260 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees exposed to the potential hazards created by the handling of dry and liquid fertilizers such as, but not limited to, urea, DAP, MAP, 28-00 liquid nitrogen, and 1034-00 phosphorous.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1260
- — Z (S) $1800
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- May 11, 2011
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) At Farmers Coop Elevator, Avon, SD, for employees exposed to the potential hazards created by the handling of dry and liquid fertilizers such as, but not limited to, urea, DAP, MAP, 28-00 liquid nitrogen, and 1034-00 phosphorous.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
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 330291238.
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