OSHA Inspection: MINSA CORPORATION

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that build-up of combustible dust was cleaned in the production area exposing employees to flash fire hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided when practicable.    On or about July 23, 2014 the employer did not ensure that the tub area had dry areas for employees to work from exposing employees to slip hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards.    On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falling exposing employees to fall hazards in the following instances:    a) While working in the Lime Area employees were exposed to fall hazards.    b) While working above the facility cleaning dust employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level.    On or about July 23, 2014 the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falling to a lower level due to a missing mid rail on an elevated platform in the production area exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed.  On or about July 23, 2014 the employer did not ensure that emergency exits were kept free from obstruction exposing employees to hazards associated with emergency egress.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.  On or about July 23, 2014 the employer did not ensure that all aisle and passageways were kept clear in the warehouse.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.    On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that respirators were properly stored so as to not become contaminated exposing employees to respiratory hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $5,400

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.  On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that an eye wash was provided for employees using hazardous chemicals exposing employees to chemical hazards in the lime area.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse.  On or about July 23, 2014 the employer did not ensure that materials stored in the warehouse in tiers were secured against sliding and collapsing on employees exposing employees to caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

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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 July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that an auger was guarded in the production area exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s).    On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a grinder in the maintenance shop had a tongue guard installed so as to protect employees exposing them to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting.    On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a shaft was guarded on the roof area of the facility exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.    On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that protruding rotating shafts that did not have smooth edges were guarded so as to prevent accidental contact with employees exposing them to caught-in hazards in the following instances:    a) Underneath bins on a conveyer belt    b) Underneath bins on a bin conveyer system

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

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).  On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a pulley was guarded on top of the grain bins exposing employees to caught-in and pinch hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

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 July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a belt was guarded on top of the grain bins exposing employees to caught-in and pinch hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

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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 July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that chains and sprockets were guarded so as to prevent accidental employee contact exposing employees to caught-in hazards in the following instances:    a) Hammer mill one in the production area    b) Hammer mill two in the production area    c) On an auger in the lime area    d) Three different chain and sprockets on top of bins used for moving corn

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.    On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that air used for cleaning was reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. exposing employees to struck-by hazards while employees were cleaning on top of the bins.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use.    On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that valve covers were provided for compressed gas cylinders in the maintenance shop exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(3): Compressed air was used to blow dust from ledges, walls, and other areas in grain handling facilities when machinery presenting an ignition source was not shut down, and/or when all other known potential ignition sources in the area.  On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that burners and other production machinery was shut down before allowing blow down operations in areas that contained combustible grain dust exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards..

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

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 July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that an electrical outlet in the warehouse scale area was installed in a manner that would protect employees from coming into contact with live electrical current exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxillary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substanially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.   On or about July 23, 2014 and July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that openings in electrical components were closed so as to prevent accidental contact with live electrical current exposing employees to electrical hazards in the following instances:  a) Missing buttons on high voltage control panel in production area  (480 volt)  b) Missing knockout on receptacle in warehouse (110 volt)  c) Missing knockout on high voltage transformer in warehouse (480 volt)  d) Missing knockout on receptacle in warehouse scale area (110 volt)  e) Missing knockout on high voltage breaker box in lime area (480 volt)

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iii): Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring terminals, insulators, and other surfaces, were contaminated by foreign materials.  On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was not contaminated from foreign materials in the bin area exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

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 July 23, 2014 the employer allowed electrical equipment in the tub area to be corroded exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity.  On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a electrical outlet in the break room was installed in a manner that would not expose employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective.  On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that electrical conductors were protected from accidental contact with employees and/or contact with conductive metal equipment located nearby in the warehouse on the scale machines exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

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 July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a opening located inside of a breaker box in the maintenance shop was closed exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.   On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a junction box located on bin six was provided with a cover in order to prevent accidental contact with live electrical current exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.    On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a snap switch in the break room had a faceplate installed so as to prevent accidental contact with electrical current exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $0 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 July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that flexible cables were not used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure exposing employees to electrical hazards in the following instances:    a) Providing power to a industrial fan in the organic area    b) Providing power to a overhead lamp in the electrical room in the bin area

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 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 July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a flexible cable in the employee break room was not run through a wall exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $5,400

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 July 23, 2014 and July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that flexible cable were in use without splice or tap exposing employees to electrical hazards in the following instances:  a) In the organic area on a cable supplying current to an industrial fan  b) In the organic area on a cable connected to an industrial fan

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $5,400

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 July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that strain relief was provided on a cable that was providing electrical current to a motor on a hammer mill in the production area exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location.     On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that a receptacle installed in the break room by the sink was suitable for the location exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(b): Areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations under the Class and Zone system and areas designated under the Class and Division system established after August 13, 2007 were not properly documented.    On or about July 28, 2104 the employer did not designate areas that contained combustible dust with class and division so as to communicate to employees what electrical equipment was allowed in hazardous areas exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jan 21, 2015

Abate by

Feb 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present.    On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment in the production area was approved for use in areas with build-up of combustible dust exposing employees to flash fire hazards in the following instances:    a)  Industrial fan located in the organic area of production    b) General purpose transformer located in the lime area of production    c) Electrical receptacle  located in scale and packaging area    d) Non-intrinsically safe electrical components providing current to loader in scale and packaging area    e) Electrical outlet and breaker box without cover in the production area