OSHA Inspection: GREAT SOUTHERN PEANUT, LLC

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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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 were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.    a). Throughout Yard Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, employees were allowed to operate a Hyster forklift (model 100XM) without a restraint device (i.e. seat belt), thus exposing employees to ejection and crush-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $350 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(c): "Covers and guardrails." Covers and/or guardrails shall be provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.    a). Cleaner Plant- On or about and times prior to 25 September 2013, there was an open pit with a bucket elevator inside of it that was not guarded, thus exposing employees to a 3 feet fall hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Every ladderway floor opening or platform shall be guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard on all exposed sides (except at entrance to opening), with the passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the opening.     a). Cleaner Plant- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the entry access for the ladder leading to the catwalk was unguarded, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 7.3 feet onto concrete flooring.      b). Shelling Plant- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the entry access for the ladder leading to the 1st level of the catwalk was unguarded, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 6.4 feet onto concrete flooring.       c). Shelling Plant- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the entry access for the ladder leading to the 2nd level of the catwalk was unguarded, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 13 feet onto concrete flooring.      d). Re-Mill Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the entry access for the ladder leading to the 1st level of the catwalk was unguarded, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 5.1 feet onto concrete flooring.      e). Re-Mill Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the entry access for the ladder leading to the 2nd level of the catwalk was unguarded, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 11.5 feet onto concrete flooring.      f). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the entry access for the ladder attached to a bucket elevator leading to the pre-bag holding bins was unguarded, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 19.5 feet onto concrete flooring.      g). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the entry access for the caged ladder leading to the pre-bag holding bins was unguarded, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 19.5 feet onto concrete flooring.      h). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the entry access for the ladder leading to the rolling sizers was unguarded, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 12 feet onto concrete flooring.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides.    a). Loading Dock- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, loading docks number 3 and 4 was unguarded on the open side, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 4.2 feet onto concrete ground.    b). Re-Mill Area- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the 1st and 2nd level catwalks were not equipped with intermediate rails where re-milling operations are conducted, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard up to approximately 11.5 feet onto concrete ground.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall be 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). Front Dock- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the east stairway was not equipped with standard railing, thus exposing employees to a trip and fall hazard.      b). Front Dock - On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the west stairway was not equipped with standard railing, thus exposing employees to a trip and fall hazard.      c). Sorter Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the stairway that accesses the stoner machine was not equipped with an intermediate rail, thus exposing employees to a trip and fall hazard.      d). Sorter and Gravity Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the stairway leading to the sorter holding bins was not equipped with an intermediate rail, thus exposing employees to a trip and fall hazard.      e). Sorter and Gravity Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the stairway leading to the sorter holding bins was not  equipped with railing that extended that length of the stairway, thus exposing employees to a trip and fall hazard.       f). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the stairway attached to the wooden storage structure was not equipped with an intermediate rail, thus exposing employees to a trip and fall hazard.       g). Loading Dock- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the stairway used to gain access to the dock was not equipped with standard railing, thus exposing employees to a trip and fall hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(e): "Angle of stairway rise." Fixed stairs shall be installed at angles to the horizontal of between 30 deg. and 50 deg. Any uniform combination of rise/tread dimensions may be used that will result in a stairway at an angle to the horizontal within the permissible range. Table D-1 gives rise/tread dimensions which will produce a stairway within the permissible range, stating the angle to the horizontal produced by each combination. However, the rise/tread combinations are not limited to those given in Table D-1.     a) Sorter Area- On or about and times prior to 19 September, 2013, the angle of the stairway that employees used to access the stoner was at an angle of 65 degrees to the horizontal, thus exposing employees to a trip and fall hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(iii): Cages shall extend a minimum of 42 inches above the top of landing, unless other acceptable protection is provided.    a). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the cage around the ladder leading to the pre-bag holding bins did not extend a minimum of 42 inches above the landing, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 19.5 feet onto concrete flooring.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): An exit access must be at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. Where there is only one exit access leading to an exit or exit discharge, the width of the exit and exit discharge must be at least equal to the width of the exit access.     a). Sorter and Gravity Area- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the stairway leading to the exit was approximately 19 inches wide from where the railing ended to the top of the stairway, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.    b). Shelling Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the east side walkway leading to the exit was approximately 15 inches wide, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes must be free and unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access must not go through a room that can be locked, such as a bathroom, to reach an exit or exit discharge, nor may it lead into a dead-end corridor. Stairs or a ramp must be provided where the exit route is not substantially level.   a). Shelling Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, there was a permanently installed PVC pipe placed in the east side walkway, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 foot lamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.     a). Shelling Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the exit sign above the pedestrian exit door was not illuminated, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.      b). Front Dock- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the exit sign above the pedestrian exit door was not illuminated, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.    c). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the exit sign above the east pedestrian exit door was not illuminated, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi): Readily ignitable material such as weeds and long dry grass shall be removed within 10 feet of any container.      a). Yard Area- On or about and times prior to 20 September 2013, there was vegetation growth around the 80 square foot liquid propane tank, thus exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Damage from vehicles. When damage to LP-Gas systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility, precautions against such damage shall be taken.     a). Yard Area- On or about and times prior to 20 September 2013, there was no protective system in place to protect the 80 square foot liquid propane tank from vehicular traffic, thus exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.    a). Yard Area- On or about 20 September 2013, the employer did not provide eye and face protection to employees re-filling forklift propane tanks, thus exposing employees to skin and eye injuries.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): General requirements. Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a). Yard Area- On or about 20 September 2013, the employer did not provide adequate hand protection to employees re-filling forklift propane tanks, thus exposing employees to skin injuries.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): If the workplace contains permit spaces, the employer shall inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces. NOTE: A sign reading DANGER -- PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER or using other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign.    a). Throughout the workplace- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the employer did not post danger signs or use other effective means to inform employees about permit spaces such as peanut dump pits and the cleaner holding bin, thus exposing employees to atmospheric and mechanical hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): If the employer decides that its employees will enter permit spaces, the employer shall develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with this section. The written program shall be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives.  a). Throughout the workplace- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit-required confined space program for employees entering permit spaces such as peanut dump pits the cleaner holding bin, thus exposing employees to atmospheric and mechanical hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i): Test conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions exist before entry is authorized to begin, except that, if isolation of the space is infeasible because the space is large or is part of a continuous system (such as a sewer), pre-entry testing shall be performed to the extent feasible before entry is authorized and, if entry is authorized, entry conditions shall be continuously monitored in the areas where authorized entrants are working.  a). Throughout the workplace- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the employer did not conduct atmospheric monitoring and isolation of all energy sources through lockout/tagout prior to employees entering permit spaces such as peanut dump pits and the cleaner holding bin, thus exposing employees to atmospheric and mechanical hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): Develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue.  a). Throughout the workplace- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the employer did not develop and implement procedures for rescuing entrants working in permit spaces such as peanut dump pits and the cleaner holding bin in the event of an emergency, thus exposing employees to atmospheric and mechanical hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer shall provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section.  a). Throughout the workplace- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, the employer did not provide adequate training to employees who enter permit-required confined spaces such as peanut dump pits and the cleaner holding bin, thus exposing employees to atmospheric and mechanical hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.    a). Throughout the workplace- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the employer did not have an established energy control program for employees conducting maintenance on peanut processing machines to include, but not limited to shakers, return shellers, and gravity machines, thus exposing employees to mechanical hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $350 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers and shall mount, locate and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.      a). Adjacent to Plant Managers Office- On or about and times prior to 25 September 2013, there were two portable fire extinguishers that were not mounted in which they were stationed on the floor, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $350 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use.    a). Adjacent to Plant Managers Office- On or about and times prior to 25 September 2013, there were two portable fire stationed on the floor outside the plant managers office that were not fully charged extinguishers, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer shall be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace.   a). Adjacent to Plant Managers Office- On or about and times prior to 25 September 2013, there were two portable fire extinguishers stationed on the floor outside the plant managers office that were not inspected, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The employer shall provide the education required in paragraph (g)(1) of this section upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter.  a). Throughout the workplace- On or about and times prior to 25 September 2013, the employer did not provide initial and refresher annual training to employees who were designated to use portable fire extinguishers during an incipient stage fire, thus exposing employees to life safety hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).     a). Bag Off Area- On or about 25 September 2013 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure employees operating a Caterpillar forklift (model EC25K) had completed training required by this section, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.         b). Bag Off Area- On or about 25 September 2013 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure employees operating a Mitsubishi forklift (model FGC15) had completed training required by this section, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.         c). Throughout Yard Area- On or about 25 September 2013 and times prior to, the employer did not ensure employees operating a Hyster forklift (model 100XM) had completed training required by this section, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.   a). Bag Off Area- On or about 18 September 2013, employees were allowed to operate a Caterpillar forklift (model EC25K) with damaged tires that had chunks of tire missing, thus exposing employees to struck-by and crush-hazards.    b). Bag Off Area- On or about 18 September 2013, employees were allowed to operate a Mitsubishi forklift (model FGC15) with non-functional components to include: the horn, reverse alarm, amber light, parking park, and the switch that turns on the headlights, thus exposing employees to struck-by and crush-hazards.    c). Throughout Yard Area- On or about 18 September 2013, employees were allowed to operate a Hyster forklift (model 100XM) with non-functional components to include: the reverse alarm, brake lights, reverse lights, turn signals, parking brake and damaged fork tips, thus exposing employees to struck-by and crush-hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Guarding. Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. Pulleys serving as balance wheels (e.g., punch presses) on which the point of contact between belt and pulley is more than six feet six inches (6 ft. 6 in.) from the floor or platform may be guarded with a disk covering the spokes.     a). Cleaner Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the pulley located on the south end of the reclaimer was not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.     b). Cleaner Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the pulley located on the north end of the reclaimer was not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.     c). Cleaner Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the pulley located on the south end of the rocker/sorter was not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.     d). Shelling Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the pulley located on the south end of the whole shaker was not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.      e). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the pulley located on the south west end of the split separator was not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.    a). Cleaner Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the horizontal belt located on the south end of the reclaimer was not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.   b). Cleaner Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the horizontal belts located on the north end of the reclaimer were not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts shall be enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.   a). Cleaner Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the inclined belt located on the south end of the rocker/sorter was not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.    b). Shelling Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the vertical belt located on the south end of the whole shaker was not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.     c). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the vertical belt located on the south west end of the split separator was not fully guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets.     a). Shelling Plant- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the sprocket and chain located on the south end of the whole shaker was not fully enclosed, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.     b). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 19 September 2013, the sprocket and chain on the conveyor in Bibe Area was not fully enclosed, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $750 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.     a). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 25 September 2013, employees used compressed air to clean peanuts and other foreign debris off the floors and equipment with an air wand that did not reduce the air pressure to less than 30 psi under static conditions, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.      b). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 25 September 2013, employees used compressed air to clean peanuts and other foreign debris off the floors and equipment without effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment, thus exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.      a). Cleaner Plant- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, there were eight electrical reset and breaker boxes on the south and west walls of the plant that had unused openings, thus exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     b). Shelling Plant- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, there were four electrical reset and breaker boxes on the east and north walls of the plant that had unused openings, thus exposing employees to an electrical hazard.     c). Bag Off Area- On or about and times prior to 18 September 2013, there were seven electrical reset and breaker boxes on the northwest wall of the bag off area that had unused openings, thus exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.     a) Sorter Area - On or about and times prior to 19 September, 2013, the outer sheathing was pulled back from the female plug end on a flexible extension cord that powered a 120-volt portable fan, thus exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made.   a) Sorter Area- On or about and times prior to 19 September, 2013, there was a flexible electrical extension cord powering a 120-volt portable fan that was not removed from service when there was damage to the outer and inner sheathing in which bare wire was visible, thus exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Apr 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked.   a). Yard Area- On or about and times prior to 20 September, 2013, the employer did not ensure that the 80 square foot liquid propane tank was labeled, tagged, or marked with chemical information, thus exposing employees to eye and skin injuries.