OSHA Inspection: COLORADO MILLS, LLC.

Issued

Jul 21, 2014

Abate by

Aug 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards:      a) On or about June 11, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to crushing hazards when accessing the area in or around the freight elevator basement landing.       Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 21, 2014

Abate by

Aug 29, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to burn hazards:        a) On or about June 11, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from burns when working in and around the find press located on the mill floor. There were steam lines installed that were insulated but the valves had not been insulated exposing employees to burns.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 21, 2014

Abate by

Aug 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:      a) On or about June 11, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from falls when accessing the screen floor roof area where there were no swinging gate. The access was greater than 4 feet above the lower roof.       Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 21, 2014

Abate by

Aug 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(i): Every floor hole into which person can accidentally walk was not guarded:      a) On or about June 11, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from falls at the following locations:        1) Basement area, in and around leg number five.      2) Basement area, southeast corner of pallet mill cooler.       Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 21, 2014

Abate by

Aug 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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 June 11, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury from falls when accessing the sun mill leg platform from the lower walkway.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 21, 2014

Abate by

Aug 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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 June 11, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury from being caught in the rotating pulleys at the following locations:        1) Roof, sun mill leg drive motor.      2) Roof, drive motor for augers number 19, 20, and 21.       3) Expander deck, drive motor for foot return auger.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 21, 2014

Abate by

Aug 22, 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 June 11, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injury from being caught in the rotating belt at the following locations:      1) Roof, sun mill leg drive motor.     2) Roof, drive motor for augers number 19, 20, and 21.      3) Expander deck, drive motor for foot return auger.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Jul 21, 2014

Abate by

Sep 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(o)(1): The employer did not provide at least two means of emergency escape from galleries (bin decks) in the grain handling facility:      a) On or about June 11, 2014 and times prior, employees were exposed to injuries from falls when working on the roof area (head house). There was only once access that being the ladder located in the center of the structure.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").