COLUMBUS, MT —
OSHA Inspection: CENEX HARVEST STATES, INC. (AKA CHS INC.)
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of CENEX HARVEST STATES, INC. (AKA CHS INC.) in 420 CLOUGH AVE., COLUMBUS, MT 59019 (NAICS 493130). OSHA activity number 330291337.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- CENEX HARVEST STATES, INC. (AKA CHS INC.)
- Site address
- 420 CLOUGH AVE.
- City
- COLUMBUS
- State
- MT
- ZIP
- 59019
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 355, COLUMBUS, MT 59019
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
- 493130
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
13 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 B03
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $6,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(3): Every window wall opening at a stairway landing, floor, platform, or balcony, from which there is a drop of more than 4 feet, and where the bottom of the opening is less than 3 feet above the platform or landing, was not guarded by standard slats, standard grill work (as specified in paragraph (e)(11) of this section), or standard railing. Where the window opening is below the landing, or platform, a standard toe board shall be provided.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $6500
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $6,000 · Current $5,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides, a person can pass.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $5500
- — C (S) $6000
- — Z (S) $6000
1910.23 C02
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $6,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2): Every runway was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph(e)(3) of this section) on all open sides 4 feet or more above floor or ground level.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $6500
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.23 E01
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $4,500
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): A standard railing did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. The top rail shall be smooth-surfaced throughout the length of the railing. The intermediate rail shall be approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. The ends of the rails shall not overhang the terminal posts except where such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $4500
- — C (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.27 B01 II
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii): The distance between rungs, cleats, and steps exceeded 12 inches and were not uniform throughout the length of the ladder.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $5000
- — C (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.146 D04 III
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Sep 6, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(iii): The employer did not provide communications equipment necessary for compliance with paragraphs (h)(3) and (i)(5) of this section.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.272 G01 III
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Sep 6, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(iii): The atmosphere within a bin, silo, or tank was not tested for the presence of combustible gases, vapors, and toxic agents when the employer has reason to believe they may be present. Additionally, the atmosphere within a bin, silo, or tank was not tested for oxygen content unless there is continuous natural air movement or continuous forced-air ventilation before and during the period employees are inside. If the oxygen level is less than 19.5%, or if combustible gas or vapor is detected in excess of 10% of the lower flammable limit, or if toxic agents are present in excess of the ceiling values listed in Subpart Z of 29 CFR Part 1910, or if toxic agents are present in concentrations that will cause health effects which prevent employees from effecting self-rescue or communication to obtain assistance, the following provisions apply.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.272 J01
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $6,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an effective written housekeeping program that establishes the frequency and method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces.\r\n\r\n
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $6500
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $6,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Electrical installations. Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $6500
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.23 A05
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $35,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, shall be guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was not protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7000
- — C (R) $35000
- — Z (R) $35000
1910.23 A08
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $35,000 · Current $30,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk was not guarded.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $30000
- — C (R) $35000
- — Z (R) $35000
1910.272 J02 II
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $35,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever they exceed 1/8 inch (.32 cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program, or shall demonstrate and assure, through the development and implementation of the housekeeping program, that equivalent protection is provided.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7000
- — C (R) $35000
- — Z (R) $35000
1910.146 D05 I
- Issued
- Sep 2, 2011
- Abate by
- Aug 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $35,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i): Before authorizing entries to begin in permit required confined spaces, the employer did not test conditions in the permit spaces to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $35000
- — C (W) $70000
- — Z (W) $70000
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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 330291337.
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