OSHA Inspection: BASIN COOP, INC

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations:    a) On or before April 3, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury from falls when accessing the pit auger area from the basement area.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(d)(3): The side rails and rungs of the step ladders did not continue a minimum of 3 1/2 feet above the landing platform:    a) On or before April 3, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury from falls to the lower surface when accessing the leg B platform.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Abate by

Aug 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):  Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:      a) On or before April 3, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury where no standard rails or other type of fall protection had been installed exposing employees to falls to the lower surface at the following locations:        1) Mill roof: fall to lower pit roof.         2) B leg in the henhouse.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for these items (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    The Basin Coop, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard  29 CFR 1910.0023(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313721144, citation number 01, item number 02 and was affirmed as a final order on November 19, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 26103 State Hwy 160, Durango, CO  81321.

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,500 Reduced

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 did not demonstrate and assure, through the development and implementation of the housekeeping program, that equivalent protection is provided:    a) On or before April 3, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury in that the employer did not immediately remove fugitive dust accumulation in the basement under the stairs and henhouse floor.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").    The Basin Coop, Inc., was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313721144, citation number 01, item number 09(b) and was affirmed as a final order on November 19, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 26103 State Hwy 160, Durango, CO  81321.

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or before April 3, 2014 and times prior, the grating for the receiving pit was greater the 2 1/2 inches on one edge.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").