OSHA Inspection: PARKSTON GRAIN & FEED

Issued

2012-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever they exceeded 1/8 inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators:     (a) On or about July 19, 2012, and at times prior, approximately 20 employees were exposed to combustible dust hazards where the fugitive dust accumulation in the boot pit at the Parkston Grain & Feed grain elevator located at 204 North Depot Street in Parkston, South Dakota exceeded 1/8 inch and was not immediately removed.

Issued

2012-11-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(o)(1): The employer did not provide at least two means of emergency escape from galleries (bin decks) in the grain handling facility:    (a) On or about July 19, 2012, and at times prior, approximately 20 employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards where a secondary means of egress from galleries (bin decks) in the grain handling facility at Parkston Grain & Feed, located at 204 North Depot Street, in Parkston, South Dakota, had not been provided.