OSHA Inspection: BOLTON'S CROWN QUALITY INC

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,336 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of chemical burns and inhalation of anhydrous ammonia.   On or about April 9, 2014 and at times prior thereto, at the south end of the fertilizer plant employees working with or in proximity of a large 12,000 gallon liquid anhydrous ammonia storage/service tank were exposed to the hazards of contact with liquid ammonia and inhalation of ammonia vapor from leaking or failed ammonia systems.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:  On or about April 9, 2014, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that ladderway floor openings were guarded with standard railing and were equipped with a gate exposing employees to a fall hazard greater than (10) feet to the concrete floor below.  1. Large Elevator First Floor Access to Basement - No Gate 2. Large Elevator Basement Access to Pit - No Railing or Gate

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.111(b)(3)(ii)(a): Each container or system covered in paragraphs (c), (f), (g), and (h) of this section were not marked with a notation "Anhydrous Ammonia".   On or about April 09, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the main anhydrous ammonia storage/service tanks were labeled, with the visible words "Anhydrous Ammonia".

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,217 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.111(b)(10)(ii): Stationary ammonia storage installation(s) did not have at least two suitable gas masks in readily-accessible locations:    On or about April 9, 2014, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the stationary ammonia storage installation had at least two suitable gas masks in readily-accessible locations.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2): The employer did not develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which addressed the following minimum requirements of this standard: 1910.120(q)(2)(i) through 1910.120(q)(2)(xii):  On or about April 09, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer received, stored and handled hazardous chemicals such as anhydrous ammonia and did not implement an emergency response plan that provided employees with evacuation routes and procedures.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that employees were medically evaluated prior to allowing employees to use respirators.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that employees were fit tested prior to allowing employees to use respirators.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of items in (i)-(vii):   On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that each employee were trained and understand the requirements to use and maintain the respirators.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where rodents, insects, or other vermin were detected:  On or about April 09, 2014, and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that the extermination program was effective exposing employees who work and clean to illnesses associated with rodent feces and venomous snakes.    1. Large Grain Elevator - Rodent Feces 2. Small Grain Elevator - Rodent Feces and Venomous Snakes

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,060 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that all portable fire extinguishers were mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries and/or fire hazards.    #1. Grain Elevator Office was not mounted. #2. Large Grain Elevator was not mounted. #3. Seed & Feed Storage and Shop was not mounted. #4  Fertilizer Mixing Building was not mounted. #5  Anhydrous Ammonia Storage/Servicing Tank was not available.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were subjected to an annual maintenance check. The fire extinguishers last inspection was conducted on April 2009.    1.     Grain Elevator Office 2.     Seed and Feed Storage Warehouse

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

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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 April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the portable augers cages were fully guarded.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto , the employer did not ensure that abrasive wheels used on grinding machinery were provided with safety guards that covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections:    1.     Abrasive Wheel Grinder Machine 2.     Wire Wheel Machine

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the work rest on grinding machinery were adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,520 · Current $1,336 Reduced

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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):  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that all belts and pulleys with parts seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were guarded exposing employees to caught in hazards:    1.     Air Compressor -1st Floor Large Grain Elevator 2.     Air Compressor -1st Floor Small Elevator 3.     Air Compressor - Seed and Feed Warehouse 4.     Leg Belt and Pulley Motor - Fertilizer Building  5.     Seed Portable Augers  Yard 6.     Rail Car Tugs - Rail

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the Large Grain Elevator West and East Leg Separator sprocket wheels and chain were enclosed exposing employees to caught in hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(iii): The atmosphere within a bin, silo, or tank in the grain handling facility was not tested for the presence of combustible gases, vapors, and toxic agents prior to employee entry:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure the atmosphere within the bins, in the grain handling facility were tested for the presence of combustible gases, vapors, and toxic agents prior to allowing employees to enter to clean the bins.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $636 Reduced

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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:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the Large Grain Elevator receiving pits where employees worked and cleaned, the grate openings exceeded 2-1/2 inches exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure electrical equipment used by employees were free of hazards exposing employees to electrical shock hazards:  1. 1st Floor room of the Large Grain Elevator  a (4) plug 110 Volt electrical outlet cover was broken exposing the inner electrical wiring.  2. Feed & Seed Warehouse and Shop at East Door  a (2) Plug 110 Volt electrical outlet cover was broken.  3. Feed & Seed Warehouse and Shop employees used a permanent (4) plug receptacle box wired with a portable extension cord to supply electrical power to the receptacle. A receptacle was damaged.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of electric equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the Doyle Dry Fertilizer 10 HP 3 Phase Electric motor parts that was severely corroded and still in operation was repaired exposing employees to electrical shock hazards of approximately 208-230/460 volts A/C.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was used or installed in accordance with NFPA 70E, and manufacturer's instructions listing or labeling:    1. In the Large Grain Elevator Electrical Room, employees used a permanent (2) plug receptacle box wired with a portable extension cord to supply electrical power to a portable space heater.     2. In the Feed & Seed Warehouse and Shop employees used a permanent (4) plug receptacle box wired with a portable extension cord to supply electrical power to the receptacle.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:   On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that all boxes, cabinets, or housings were effectively closed exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.    1.    Small Elevator Compressor Electrical Panel Wall Panel - No Cover 2.    Feed & Seed Warehouse Compressor Electrical Wall Panel - No Cover

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that all unused openings in electrical boxes were effectively closed exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.  1.    Small Elevator Circuit Breaker Panel 2.    Fertilizer Building Circuit Breaker Panel 3.    Small Elevator Receiving Pit

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords used as permitted in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii)(C), (g)(1)(ii)(G), or (g)(1)(ii)(I) of 29 CFR 1910.305 were not equipped with an attachment plug and energized from an approved receptacle outlet:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, in the electrical room, employees directly connected electrical wiring to a 230 Volts AC 60 Amp electrical disconnect to supply electrical power to a water pump located in the basement exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,060 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about April 9, 2014, and times prior thereto, the employer used an extension cord in lieu of permanent wiring exposing employees to electrical hazards.  1. Large Elevator - Electrical Room a portable extension cord was connected to a permanent metal electrical outlet used to power electrical space heater.  2. Feed and Seed Warehouse Shop - a portable extension cord was connected to a permanent metal electrical outlet used to power electrical equipment, lighting and tools.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $954 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  On or about April 9, 2014, at times prior thereto, in the Large Elevator 1st Floor, employees ran a portable extension cord through the wall to supply electrical power in the electrical room exposing employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Sep 25, 2014

Abate by

Oct 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  On or about April 9, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees used an electrical space heater with a spliced flexible cord that was not of equivalent type or insulation exposing employees to electrical shock and fire hazards.