PALMYRA, WI —
OSHA Inspection: COLD SPRING EGG FARMS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of COLD SPRING EGG FARMS, INC. in W2024 STATE HIGHWAY 59, PALMYRA, WI 53156 (NAICS 112310). OSHA activity number 330773110.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- COLD SPRING EGG FARMS, INC.
- Site address
- W2024 STATE HIGHWAY 59
- City
- PALMYRA
- State
- WI
- ZIP
- 53156
- Mailing
- N9416 TAMARACK RD, WHITEWATER, WI 53190
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 112310
- Employees
- 45
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 A01
- Issued
- Nov 30, 2011
- Abate by
- Dec 21, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening shall be guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section. The railing shall be provided on all exposed sides (except at entrance to stairway). For infrequently used stairways where traffic across the opening prevents the use of fixed standard railing (as when located in aisle spaces, etc.), the guard shall consist of a hinged floor opening cover of standard strength and construction and removable standard railings on all exposed sides (except at entrance to stairway). On the second floor of the chicken barns, employees were using walkways to access chicken cages and were exposed to unguarded manure chute openings. The chute openings were adjacent to walkways and measured approximately 5 feet by 17 inches. Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 10 feet above the concrete floor.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1500
- — C (S) $6300
- — Z (S) $6300
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Nov 30, 2011
- Abate by
- Dec 7, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $5,400 · Current $2,700 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operatorand other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc: Employees(s) were exposed to struck-by and pinch point hazards on the Moba Egg Loader (Model 170) because guarding was not installed over the loader arm and conveyor system.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $2700
- — C (S) $5400
- — Z (S) $5400
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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 330773110.
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