PLAINVIEW, TX —
OSHA Inspection: HALFWAY FARM CHEMICAL
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of HALFWAY FARM CHEMICAL in 2175 COUNTY ROAD 110, PLAINVIEW, TX 79072 (NAICS 493130). OSHA activity number 337152987.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HALFWAY FARM CHEMICAL
- Site address
- 2175 COUNTY ROAD 110
- City
- PLAINVIEW
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79072
- Mailing
- 2175 COUNTY ROAD 110, PLAINVIEW, TX 79072
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 493130
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2013
- Abate by
- May 13, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,520 · Current $2,520
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Employees were exposed to hazards of struck-by: On or about October 30, 2012, and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when bin #2 collapsed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2520
- — Z (S) $2520
1910.272 D
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $1,620 · Current $1,134 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(d): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency action plan meeting the requirements contained in 1910.38(a): Halfway Farm Chemical dba Plainview Farm Chemical, 2175 CO RD 110, Plainview, Texas. On or about October 20, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employer did not develop an emergency action plan and did not ensure plan was communicated to employees who entered the grain bins. Exposing employee to hazards from engulfment, and asphyxiation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1134
- — Z (S) $1620
1910.272 E02
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,520 · Current $1,764 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(e)(2): Employer did not provide training to employees of the potential confined space hazards: Halfway Farm Chemical dba Plainview Farm Chemical, 2175 CO RD 110, Plainview, Texas. On or abour October 30, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employer did not ensure employees were trained on the potential hazards of entering a confined space prior to entering bins. Exposing employees to engulfment and asphyxiation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1764
- — Z (S) $2520
1910.272 G01 I
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,520 · Current $1,764 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i): The employer did not issue a permit for entering bins, silos or tanks in the grain handling facility before the employees entered the bins, silos, or tanks: Halfway Farm Chemical dba Plainview Farm Chemical, 2175 CO RD 110, Plainview, Texas. On or about October 30, 2012, employer did not ensure that a confined space permit was prepared before employees entered bins. Exposing employees to engulfment and asphyxiation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1764
- — Z (S) $2520
1910.272 G01 III
- Issued
- Apr 4, 2013
- Abate by
- Jul 12, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(iii): The atmosphere within bin(s) was not tested for the presence of combustible gases, vapors, and toxic agents prior to employee entry: Halfway Farm Chemical dba Plainview Farm Chemical, 2175 CO RD 110, Plainview, Texas. On or about October 30, 2012, and at times prior thereto, employer did not ensure the atmosphere in bins were tested prior to employees entering to perform work activities. Exposing employees to asphyxiation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 337152987.
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