OSHA Inspection: RIO GRANDE COMMODITIES

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(d)(2): When ladders are used to ascend to heights exceeding 20 feet there were no cage, well, or ladder safety devices provided:    a) On or about May 8, 2012 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries for falls to the lower surface at the following locations, bins 4, 5, A, B, and C. The bins had ladders installed to gain access to their top hatches at heights greater than 20 feet and there were no cages installed.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Aug 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(c)(4): The distance from the centerline of rungs, cleats, or steps to the nearest permanent object in back of the ladder was less than 7 inches, except that when unavoidable obstructions are encountered, minimum clearances as shown in figure D-3 shall be provided:    a) On or about May 8, 2012, and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries for falls to the lower surface at the following locations, bins 1,2,3,8,9,11 - 17. The distance from the centerline of the rungs to the bin was less than 7 inches on all the access ladders of these bins.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2): If the exposed live parts are not deenergized (i.e., for reasons of increased or additional hazards or infeasibility), other safety-related work practices were not used to protect employees who may be exposed to the electrical hazards involved. Such work practices did not protect employees against contact with energized circuit parts directly with any part of their body or indirectly through some other conductive object. The work practices that are used were not suitable for the conditions under which the work is to be performed and for the voltage level of the exposed electric conductors or circuit parts. Specific work practice requirements are detailed in paragraph (c) of this section:    a) On or about May 8, 2012 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries such as but not limited to electrocution when opening the panel door to gain access to the breaker. After opening the door the employee reached into the energized panel and engages the breaker for the white leg.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jun 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed.    a) On or about May 8, 2012 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries such as but not limited to electrical hazards when operating the control to move the rail cars.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): A standard railing did not consist of an intermediate rail:    a) On or about May 8, 2012 and times prior employees were exposed to injuries from falling to the lower surface in that the stairway leading to the seed platform station was missing its intermediate rail.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(f)(6):  Class I liquids shall not be handled, drawn, or dispensed where flammable vapors may reach a source of ignition. Smoking shall be prohibited except in designated localities. "No Smoking" signs were not conspicuously posted where hazard from flammable liquid vapors is normally present:    a) On or about May 8, 2012 and times prior the employer had not posted no smoking signs where flammable vapors were present when dispensing fuels.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 22, 2012

Abate by

Jul 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B):  The width of working space in front of the electric equipment was not the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 in.), whichever is greater. In all cases, the working space shall permit at least a 90-degree opening of equipment doors or hinged panels:    a) On or about May 8, 2012 and times prior the employer had not removed boxes from the electrical room. The boxes were blocking access to electrical panels that controlled bin A and bin number 5.