OSHA Inspection: LITTLEJOHN GRAIN, INC.

Issued

2012-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).    Littlejohn Grain, Inc. had employees operate powered industrial trucks, and the employer did not provide powered industrial truck operator training, as specified by paragraph (l).  This training would include the following:     a.	Formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material),  b.	Practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee),  c.	Evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.

Issued

2012-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):     Certification. The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.    Littlejohn Grain, Inc. had employees operate powered industrial trucks, and the employer did not certify that each employee had received training and evaluation as specified by 1910.178(l).  This certification would include:     a.	Name of the operator,   b.	Date of the training,  c.	Date of the evaluation, and   d.	Identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.

Issued

2012-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):     Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.    Littlejohn Grain, Inc. had employees operate powered industrial trucks, and the employer did not conduct daily powered industrial truck inspections.

Issued

2012-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1):     The employer shall develop and implement a 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.    Littlejohn Grain, Inc. had employees exposed to fire and explosion hazards while carrying out daily work duties at the facility.  The employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program.  This program would establish the frequency and method(s) determined to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust in the following areas:    a.	Ledges,   b.	Floors,  c.	Equipment, and  d.	Other exposed surfaces.

Issued

2012-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(m)(1):     The employer shall implement preventive maintenance procedures consisting of:    Littlejohn Grain, Inc. had employees exposed to fire and explosion hazards while carrying out daily work duties at the facility.  The employer did not develop and implement preventive maintenance procedures consisting of the following:    a.	Regularly scheduled inspections of at least the mechanical and safety control equipment associated with dryers, grain stream processing equipment, dust collection equipment including filter collectors, and bucket elevators, and  b.	Lubrication and other appropriate maintenance, in accordance with manufactures recommendations, or as determined necessary by prior operating records.

Issued

2012-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(m)(3):     A certification record shall be maintained of each inspection, performed in accordance with this paragraph (m), containing the date of the inspection, the name of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the equipment specified in paragraph (m)(1)(i) of this section that was inspected.    Littlejohn Grain, Inc. had employees exposed to fire and explosion hazards while carrying out daily work duties at the facility.  The employer did not maintain a certification record for each inspection conducted under the companys preventive maintenance program.  This certification record would include the following:    a.	Date of the inspection,  b.	Name of the person performing the inspection, and  c.	Serial number or other identifier of equipment inspected.

Issued

2012-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $1785.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.    Littlejohn Grain, Inc. had employees exposed to electrical hazards from unused openings in an electrical cabinet in the Electrical room, which were not closed.

Issued

2012-01-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2975.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    Littlejohn Grain, Inc. had employees exposed to electrical hazards from missing covers on electrical cabinets in the Old Pit Control Room.