OSHA Inspection: CORTEZ MILLING COMPANY

Issued

May 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, were not guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:    a) On or about March 19, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury from being caught in the rotating pulleys that drive the milling machines on the 1st floor.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 15, 2014

Abate by

Jul 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):    a) On or about March 19, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury from being caught in the rotating belt that drives the milling machines on the 1st floor.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a)  On or about March 19, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from an unguarded sprocket wheel and chain that is used to drive the WR5 top crib conveyor located on the fourth floor.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(4): The housekeeping program at the grain handling facility did not address the procedures for removing grain and product spills from the work area    a)  On or about March 19, 2014 and times prior, the employer did not remove dust accumulation from spills located on the second floor, where the whole wheat is transferred.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").