OSHA Inspection: MARATHON FEED AND GRAIN, LLC

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,040 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 08/14/2014, two unguarded projecting shaft ends projected more than one half inch and were not guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.  a)  The projecting shaft end of the bagging machine's conveyor belt measured approximately 1.25 inches in diameter and projected 1.25 inches.  b)  The projecting shaft end of the auxiliary conveyor belt measured approximately 1 inch in diameter and projected 1.38 inches.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,190 Reduced

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 08/13/2014, pulleys with parts less than seven feet from the floor or work platform were not guarded on two motors located on the south side of the southern outdoor elevator legs.

Issued

Nov 6, 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)  On or about 08/13/2014, inclined belts less than seven feet from the floor or work platform were not enclosed by guards on two motors located on the south side of the southern outdoor elevator legs.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 24, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 Reduced

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 about 08/14/2014, the Cob Pit opening in the receiving bay was covered with an adjustable metal grate which had openings as wide as 3 1/2 inches.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $714 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:  a)  On or about 08/13/2014, a flexible extension cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring for a sump pump located in the sump pit adjacent to the south side of the southern outdoor elevator legs.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a)  On or about 08/14/2014, the employer did not verify through written certification that a hazard assessment had been conducted when employees were exposed to the hazards of flying particles and dust.