OSHA Inspection: CATTLCO LLC

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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 withparagraph (e) of this section. The railing shall be provided on all exposed sides (except at entrance to stairway). For infrequently used stairwayswhere traffic across the opening prevents the use of fixed standard railing (as when located in aisle spaces, etc.), the guard shall consist of ahinged floor opening cover of standard strength and construction and removable standard railings on all exposed sides (except at entrance tostairway).    An employee engaged in maintenance activities in the service bay was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 5 feet to the concrete below in that the oil changing pit was not protected by standard guard railing or the equivalent.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 shall beguarded 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 toa ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides,    An employee engaged in servicing activities in the feed batching area was exposed to fall hazards of approximately 8 feet to the concrete below in that the feed batching area was not protected by a standard mid-rail.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except wherereduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.    Employees engaged in cleaning activities in the Roll Room and in the Maintenance Shop using compressed air were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the compressed air was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

Apr 30, 2012

Abate by

May 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    An employee engaged in feed production activities in the Roll Room was exposed to electrical shock hazards in that a flexible cord used to supply power to the boot pit chain hoist was not provided adequate strain relief.