OSHA Inspection: QUALITY FEEDS INC

Issued

Jun 25, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    On or about 4/9/2014, in the grain cleaning room, the employer allowed employees to work near an unguarded auger attached to the grain cleaner in order to clean grain.

Issued

Jun 25, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  a) On or about 4/9/2014, in the grain cleaning room, the employer allowed employees to clean grain near a ventilation intake fan with an unguarded blade.   b) On or about 4/9/2014, in the grain cleaning room, the employer allowed employees to clean grain near a ventilation exhaust fan with an unguarded blade.

Issued

Jun 25, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) On or about 4/9/2014, on the north side of the elevator room, the employer allowed employees access the elevator room via an entry way adjacent to an unguarded belt and pulley.   b) On or about 4/9/2014, in the grain cleaning room, the employer allowed employees to work near an unguarded belt and pulley located on the grain cleaner in order to clean grain.

Issued

Jun 25, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 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):  On or about 4/9/2014, on the north side of the elevator room, the employer allowed employees to access an entry way near an unguarded belt and pulley for an auger motor.   On or about 4/9/2014, in the grain cleaning room, the employer allowed employees to work near an unguarded belt and pulley on the grain cleaner in order to clean grain.

Issued

Jun 25, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $500 Reduced

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:    On or about 4/9/2014, at the facility located at 18142 Louisiana Tung Rd in Covington, LA, the employer allowed employees to fuel power equipment with gasoline and use compressed gases for welding without providing material safety data sheets.

Issued

Jun 25, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about 4/9/2014, on the north side of the elevator room, the employer allowed employees to access a entry way adjacent to a junction box for an auger motor with a defective strain relief.

Issued

Jun 25, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  On or about 4/9/2014, at the facility located at 18142 La Tung Rd, the employer failed to provide training regarding the new label elements and safety data sheet format.