OSHA Inspection: LOWVILLE FARMER'S CO-OP FEED AND CROP CENTER

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 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) Rear of retail store, on or about 1/17/13: No midrail was included in the railing system on the 4 ft, 2 in. high outside work platform at the rear of the retail store.      b) East side of mill, rear exit into garage bay, on or about 1/17/13: No railings were provided for the 18 in. wide, 4 ft., 2 in high opening on the work platform.      Abatement certification must be provided for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:    a) Exit from east side of the mill, on or about 1/17/13: No handrail was available for a flight of stairs, open part of which was formed by 4 risers.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): A required exit(s), way of approach thereto, and/or way of travel from the exit into the street or open space, was not continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:    a) East end exit door between mill and office, on or about 1/17/13: An exit door was blocked from full instant use by a bolt.    b) Exit door from retail store through garage storage area, on or about 1/17/13: An exit door at the end of exit path through garage storage area was locked by a turn bolt.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:    a) Exit access leading from retail store through garage storage area to an exit door, on or about 1/17/13: Two points along access route to an exit from retail store narrowed to less that 28 inches. One point narrowed to 17 inches, the other to 18 inches.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(h)(1): The outdoor exit route did not have guardrails to protect unenclosed sides when a fall hazard existed:    a) East side of hallway between office and mill, on or about 1/17/13; A 21 foot long platform, 4 ft. 2 in. above the ground, and providing a portion of the exit path, was not equipped with standard guard rails including toprail and midrail.     Abatement certification must be provided for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:      a) Mill exit door, west end, on or about 1/17/13: The path to exit from the west end exit door to a courtyard was obstructed by piping, silos and equipment.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) Exit from retail store to storage area in garage, on or about 1/17/13: An exit door was not marked withan "EXIT" sign to direct employees in case of emergency.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 17, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    a) Exit access at west end of mill, on or about 1/17/13: A sign showing direction of exit was not posted along exit way.    b) Rear exit of retail store, on or about 1/17/13: A sign showing direction of exit was not posted along exit way.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(e)(2): Employees assigned special tasks in the grain handling facility, such as bin entry and handling of flammable or toxic substances, were not provided training to perform these tasks safety:      a) Throughout the facility, on or about 12/5/12: Training was not provided for employees entering and assisting entrants in confined spaces including, but not limited to, grain silos. Training was not provided on:        1) atmospheric testing for oxygen deficiency       2) ventilation       3) locking out conveyor system             Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(iii): The atmosphere within a bin, silo, or tank in the grain handling facility was not tested for oxygen content prior to employee entry:      a) Silos, on or about 11/1/12; Oxygen levels were not tested prior to entry into the 400 ton silo.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.272(g)(4): The employer did not provide equipment for rescue operations, which was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered:    a) Silos, on or about 11/1/12: The attendant was not provided with rescue equipment during entry into the 400 ton silo.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(5): The employee acting as an observer for bin, tank, or silo entry operations in the grain handling facility was not trained in rescue procedures, including notification methods for obtaining additional assistance:      a) Silos, on or about 11/1/12; The attendant during an entry into the 400 ton silo was not trained in rescue procedures.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(k): Receiving pit feed openings in the grain handling facility, such as truck or railcar receiving pits, were not covered by grates which had a maximum opening width of 2 1/2 inches:    a) Mill area, on or about 12/5/12: Grates in floor above auger were 5 inches wide, creating a tripping hazard.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Throughout the facility, on or about 12/5/12: A hazard communication program was not implemented for employees exposed to grain dust including, but not limited to, dust from corn, oats, soy and barley; medicated feeds including, but not limited to, those containing Rumensin 80; urea; mineral pre-mixes; and solvents including, but not limited to, 3M Carburetor Cleaner containing toluene and Freeze-Off Super Penetrant containing petroleum distillates.       Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Mar 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:      a) Maintenance shop, on 12/5/12: A parts washer was not labeled as to the identity of the solvent contained therein.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:      a) Maintenance shop, on 12/5/12: The material safety data sheet (MSDS) for a parts washer called 3M Carburator Cleaner was not available in the work place.

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Throughout the facility, on or about 12/5/12: Hazard communication information and training was not provided for employees exposed to grain dust including, but not limited to, dust from corn, oats, soy and barley; medicated feeds including, but not limited to, those containing Rumensin 80; urea; mineral pre-mixes; and solvents including, but not limited to, 3M Carburetor Cleaner containing toluene and Freeze-Off Super Penetrant containing petroleum distillates.     Abatement certification must be submitted for this item

Issued

Mar 7, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) Throughout the facility, on or about 1/17/13: A JCB Extendaboom Model 505-22 forklift was used with personell cage without manufacturer's prior written approval.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.