OSHA Inspection: BLOUNT COUNTY FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 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) and toeboards:      (a) On or about 11/2/12 - Warehouse, a platform used to access the storage area above the main show room did not have a standard guardrail installed exposing employees to an 11-foot fall.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      (a) On or about 11/20/12 - Bulk Fertilizer Area, the pulleys on the conveyor motor used to transfer fertilizer and other bulk items was not guarded.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      (a) On or about 11/20/12 - Bulk Fertilizer Area, the belt on the conveyor motor used to transfer fertilizer and other bulk items was not guarded.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:      (a) On or about 11/20/12 - Bulk Fertilizer Loading Area, the protective conduit was broken on a Kraus Mixer/Blender exposing the insulated wires.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:      (a) On or about 11/20/12 - Feed Warehouse Area, the cord servicing a Skil saw was spliced together.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:      (a) On or about 11/20/12 - Feed Warehouse Area, a 110-volt branch circuit receptacle was missing the faceplate.

Issued

2013-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:      (a) On or about 11/20/12 - Bulk Fertilizer Area, an extension cord being used to service a conveyor did not have strain relief at the plug.    (b) On or about 11/20/12 - Bulk Fertilizer Area, a cord being used to service the conveyor motor did not have strain relief going into the motor control box mounted on the side of the motor.