OSHA Inspection: STOCKLAND GRAIN COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2012-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings [or equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(3)(i) through (v)], on all open sides:     Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 15ft, while opening and closing lids from the tops of rail cars, because the employer did not ensure the work area was guarded by a standard railing or equivalent method.

Issued

2012-12-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i):     When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazard(s) identified:     Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 15ft, while opening and closing lids from the tops of rail cars, because the employer did not provide fall protection and a suitable anchor point had not been established.