GENESEE, ID —
OSHA Inspection: PACIFIC NORTHWEST FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of PACIFIC NORTHWEST FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC. in 117 WEST CHESTNUT STREET, GENESEE, ID 83832 (NAICS 424510). OSHA activity number 337640213.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PACIFIC NORTHWEST FARMERS COOPERATIVE, INC.
- Site address
- 117 WEST CHESTNUT STREET
- City
- GENESEE
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83832
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 67, GENESEE, ID 83832
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 424510
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.27 D01 II
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(ii): Cages or wells (except as provided in subparagraph (5) of this paragraph) conforming to the dimensions shown in figures D-7, D-8, and D-9 were not provided on ladders of more than 20 feet to a maximum unbroken length of 30 feet. a) West End Steel Tank # 4; On or about November 27, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a 84.5 foot fall from a fixed ladder that provides access to the elevator head/gallery and tank top. b) East end square building Pit 2; On or about November 27, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a 110 foot fall from a fixed ladder that provides access to the elevator head /gallery and top of building. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.272 J02 II
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever they exceed 1/8 inch (.32 cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program, or shall demonstrate and assure, through the development and implementation of the housekeeping program, that equivalent protection is provided. a) At the East End new building between bins 9 & 10 at the scale; On or about, November 27, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the employer allowed fugitive grain dust, a fire hazard, to accumulate to a depth of 1 inch on the scale and areas adjacent to it. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.272 K
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(k): Receiving-pit feed openings, such as truck or railcar receiving-pits, were covered by grates. The widths of openings in the grates were greater than the maximum of 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm). a) At the East End Square building, east end receiving pit near bins 5,6,& 27; On or about November 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the grates covering the receiving pits had gaps up to 3 1/2 inches. Note; Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. a) At the East End new building, between Bins 9 & 10 at the scale/ work room; On or about November 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the re-locatable power tap was plugged into another re-locatable power tap to provide power for a lamp. Note: Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 A02 IX
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard: a) At the East End new building, between Bins 9 & 10 at the scale/ work room; On or about November 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the incandescent light over the work bench and within arms length was not protected. Note: Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2013
- 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) At the West End Steel Tanks and concrete tubes Pit control room; On or about November 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, the circuit breaker panel had an open breaker slot / missing a breaker. Note: Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose: a) At the West end Square Building pit control room, by west tank 1; On or about November 27, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the junction box was missing its cover. b) At the West end Square Building pit control room; On or about November 27, 2012 and at times prior thereto, the horizontal electrical box was missing its cover. Note: Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; a) East End steel tanks Pit between Tanks 2 & 3; On or about November 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, extension cord were used to supply power to an explosion proof light. Note; Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV B
- Issued
- Mar 21, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors; a) West End Square building control room; On or about November 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, flexible cords were passed through a wall and used to supply power to a winch and a seed treater. Note; Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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