OSHA Inspection: WOODCREST DAIRY, LLC

Issued

Sep 3, 2015

Abate by

Oct 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 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 a fall hazard.  a) Pen 1 Area, on or about 3/16/2015: Employees performing maintenance or greasing Jamesway alley scraper wheels and employees using the scape alley were exposed to a fall hazard into manure pit with a depth of approximately six feet. Employees walk and work directly next to the manure drops.    b) Pen 2 Area, on or about 3/16/2015: Employees performing maintenance or greasing Jamesway alley scraper wheels and employees using the scape alley were exposed to a fall hazard into manure pit with a depth of approximately six feet. Employees walk and work directly next to the manure drops.  c) Pen 3 Area, on or about 3/16/2015: Employees performing maintenance or greasing Jamesway alley scraper wheels  and employees using the scape alley were exposed to a fall hazard into manure pit with a depth of approximately six feet. Employees walk and work directly next to the manure drops.   d) Outside Pen 3, on or about 3/16/2015: Employees were exposed to a trip hazard from drainage grate not fully covering the opening.    e) Heifer Barn, on or about 3/16/2015: Employees were exposed to a fall hazard of about three feet into manure drainage where mechanical equipment operates.   f) Heifer Barn Pump Room, on or about 3/16/2015: Stairway to lower level was missing a midrail, exposing employees  to a fall hazard of more than four feet.

Issued

Sep 3, 2015

Abate by

Oct 22, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 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 hazard of asphyxiation:  a) Throughout the Farm, on or about 3/16/2015: Employee was required to enter into various confined spaces such as, but not limited to the Heifer Barn pump room and was exposed to atmospheres that were immediately dangerous to life and health.

Issued

Sep 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,575 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 a fire hazard.  a) Pen 14 Hoof Trimming Area, on or about 3/16/2015: Extension cord was used as permanent wiring to provide power to lamps fixed to the structure.   b) Maintenance Shop, on or about 3/16/2015: Extension cord was used as permanent wiring to provide power to a light fixture.

Issued

Sep 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,625 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:  a) Outside Pen 1 on or about 3/16/2015: Jamesway Alley Scraper gear box was not completely guarded.    b) Outside Pen 3 on or about 3/16/2015: Jamesway Alley Scraper gear box was not completely guarded.

Issued

Sep 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1928.57(c)(2)(ii): All revolving shafts, including projections such as bolts, keys, or set screws, were not guarded:   a) Heifer Barn, on or about 3/16/2015: Jamesway Hydraulic Pump was not provided with a guard over the rotating shaft.