OSHA Inspection: LUBIANSKI GRAIN COMPANY

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1710.00 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to an ejection and crushing hazard:    Outside near the repair shop:  On or about June 03, 2016 an employee was exposed to an ejection and crushing hazard, while operating a Caterpillar Forklift, Model # DP30K, while not utilizing/wearing the required seatbelt.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1710.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  Outside near the repair shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, an employee was exposed to an ejection and crushing hazard, while operating a Caterpillar Forklift, Model DP30K, without being trained on its safe operation.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2138.00 · Current $1283.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  Repair Shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard, while using a Sears 1/2 H.P. Bench Grinder, Model  934600203, without a tool rest installed.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  Repair Shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while using a Sears 1/2 H.P. Bench Grinder, Model  934600203, without an adjustable peripheral guard installed.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1710.00 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):  TOX-O-WIK Grain Dryer:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard, when standing near its unguarded power transmission pulley while operating the TOX-O-WIK Grain Dryer.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  TOX-O-WIK Grain Dryer:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a caught-in hazard, when standing near its unguarded power transmission belt while operating the TOX-O-WIK Grain Dryer

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1710.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i:  Repair Shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard, from compressed air blow guns used while the tip pressure was greater than 30 p.s.i.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1710.00 Reduced

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:  Bagging Shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while using a job-made extension cord which had a metal 4 square receptacle box installed that was not designed to be used in this type of application.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while using a job-made extension cord which had a metal 4 square receptacle box installed that had unused openings exposing live parts.  b)  Repair Shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, due to a circuit breaker panel missing a circuit breaker blank.

Issued

2016-11-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $1710.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a)  Bagging Shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while using a Heat Buster (cord and plug equipment) which its cord's outer jacket was frayed near the plug exposing the cords internal wiring.  b)  Bagging Shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while using a Heat Buster (cord and plug equipment) which its plug was missing a grounding pin.  c)  Bagging Shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while using an extension cord which its outer jacket was frayed near the receptacle exposing the cords internal wiring.  d) Bagging Shop:  On or about June 03, 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an electrical hazard, while using an extension cord which its plug was missing a grounding pin.