KNOTT, TX —
OSHA Inspection: FARMERS CO-OP GIN OF KNOTT
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of FARMERS CO-OP GIN OF KNOTT in 13100 N. CR 9, KNOTT, TX 79748 (NAICS 115111). OSHA activity number 340183623.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- FARMERS CO-OP GIN OF KNOTT
- Site address
- 13100 N. CR 9
- City
- KNOTT
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79748
- Mailing
- 13100 N. CR 9, KNOTT, TX 79748
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 115111
- Employees
- 18
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1928.57 C02 I
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1928.57(c)(2)(i): The mesh or nip-points of all power driven gears, belts, chains, sheaves, pulleys, sprockets, and idlers were not guarded: On or about January 11, 2015 and times prior thereto, in the module feeder area, the employer failed to ensure the rotating sprockets were guarded to prevent contact with the nip points.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1680
- — Z (S) $2800
1928.57 A06
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $400 · Current $240 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1928.57(a)(6): Operating instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer did not instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he is or will be involved. On or about January 15, 2015, employer did not ensure information and training was provided to employees assigned to operate the Module Feeder.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $240
- — Z (O) $400
1928.57 A08 III
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2015
- Abate by
- Jun 26, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1928.57(a)(8)(iii): Guards shall be free from burrs, sharp edges, and sharp corners, and shall be securely fastened to the equipment or building. On or about January 11, 2015, and times prior thereto, on the module feeder, employer failed to ensure that the guards underneath the feeder control panel were free from sharp edges.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340183623.
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