OSHA Inspection: ROGGEN FARMER'S ELEVATOR ASSN.

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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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 the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) and toeboards:      a) Gallery: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to falling approximately 8.5 feet from the head pulley floor to the gallery where a standard railing and toeboards were not installed.      b) Gallery: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to falling approximately 20.3 feet from the gallery to the next lower level where the 31 inch wall at this edge did not meet the minimum height requirement of 42 inches per paragraph (e)(3)(v).      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

May 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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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) Concrete Storage: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to entrapment during an emergency at gallery levels where only one means of egress was available.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Oct 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,695 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    a) Steel Bin Tunnel Access: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where an extension cord was compressed and disfigured by the lid of the tunnel access cover.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Oct 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  a) Steel Bin 5 horizontal conduit: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where live electrical wiring was impinged by conduit compression fittings that were not properly connected.    b) Steel Bin 2 blower motor: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where live electrical wiring was impinged by conduit compression fittings that were not properly connected.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Oct 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   a) Steel Bin 5 Conduit box: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to electrical shock hazards where a conduit pull box cover was missing.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Mar 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $2,955 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location:    a) Concrete Storage: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to dust explosion hazards due to use of electrical equipment that was not approved for the hazardous location, including, but not limited to:       Grain Dump Area:  Square D service disconnects, fixtures, covers, and motors.       Head House:  Square D service disconnect, Appleton conduit body, distributor motor and loose conduit body cover.       Leg Area:  Diacon D pump motor and cord end fittings.    b) Steel Storage Tunnel: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to dust explosion hazards due to use of unclassified portable equipment including, but not limited to a sump pump and extension cord.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Mar 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.307(d): Conduits in hazardous (classified) locations were not threaded:  a) Concrete Grain Dump Area: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to dust explosion hazards due to frequent use of standard, unthreaded conduit and compression fittings at live electrical panels including, but not limited to, a Cutler-Hammer panel marked LEG, and several Square D panels marked LEG, MAIN, LIGHTS, BLOWER, DISTRIBUTOR, etc.       Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Oct 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    a) Establishment: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to dust explosion hazards due to the absence of a document describing or identifying hazardous areas requiring specialized electrical systems.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Oct 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  a) Concrete Leg Area: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to dust explosion hazards where an aftermarket switch was added to a flexible cord.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Oct 8, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic:  a) Near Scale House: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to hazards where the north exposure of a LP gas container had potential exposure to contact from a motor vehicle.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Oct 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  a) Establishment: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to respiratory health hazards where one or more workers used tight fitting respirators without the benefit of a program that included medical evaluations and other relevant training.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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 2.5 inches:  a) Concrete Storage: On or about July 30, 2015, and at times prior, workers were exposed to tripping hazards where grate damage resulted in an opening measuring 3 inches by 3.5 inches.  Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).