OSHA Inspection: SALEM GRAIN

Issued

Jun 13, 2017

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(7):     Standard stairs are not provided for access from one walking-working surface to another when operations necessitate regular and routine travel between levels, including access to operating platforms for equipment;       The employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards.  This was most recently documented on February 1, 2017 at 64954 707 Lane Salem Nebraska.  The employer failed to ensure that stairs were provided for access at the load out area of the facility were employee(s) used a fixed ladder to access the load out platform on a frequent and regular basis.

Issued

Jun 13, 2017

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii):     Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers shall be equipped with stair rail systems and handrails:    The employer is failing to protect employees from a fall hazard.  This was most recently documented on February 1, 2017 at 64594 707 Lane Salem, Nebraska.  The employer failed to ensure that the stairs used to access the soy bean load out area were equipped with a stair rail system and handrails in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

Jun 13, 2017

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,170 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(13)(i):      Ladderway was not provided with a self-closing gate that slides or swings away from the opening, and was equipped with a top rail and midrail or equivalent intermediate member that meets the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section:      The employer is failing to protect employees from a fall hazard to the next lower level.  This was documented on February 1, 2017 at 64594 707 Lane Salem, Nebraska.  The employer failed to ensure that the ladderway to access the top of the bins of the load-out area was equipped with a self-closing gate in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

Jun 13, 2017

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,170 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):    The employer is failing to protect employees from an amputation hazard. This was documented on February 1, 2017 at 64594 707 Lane Salem, Nebraska.  The employer is failing to ensure that the guard for the pulley used to drive the inclined auger was replaced after repairs had been conducted.

Issued

Jun 13, 2017

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to an amputation hazard.  This was documented on February 1, 2017 at 64594 707 Lane Salem, Nebraska.  The employer is failing to ensure that the guard for the inclined auger drive belt was replaced prior to running the auger.

Issued

Jun 13, 2017

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,170 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.    The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to eye injuries.  This was documented on February 1, 2017 at 64594 707 Lane Salem, Nebraska. The employer failed to ensure that compressed air used for cleaning was reduced to 30 p.s.i.

Issued

Jun 13, 2017

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    The employer is failing to protect employees from electric shock hazards.  This was documented on February 1, 2017 at 64594 707 Lane Salem, Nebraska. The employer failed to ensure that the cord that was used to energize the air compressor did not have the outer insulation pulled out from the plug creating tension on the connectors.

Issued

Jun 13, 2017

Abate by

Jul 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    The employer is failing to ensure that employees are not exposed to electric shock hazards.  This was documented on February 1, 2017 at 64594 707 Lane Salem, Nebraska.  The employer is failing to ensure that unused breaker slots within the breaker panel were effectively closed.

Issued

Jun 13, 2017

Abate by

Jul 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i):   Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  The employer is failing to ensure that employees are protected from respiratory hazards.  This was documented on February 1,2017 at 64594 707 Lane Salem, Nebraska.  The employer is providing employees N95 masks for voluntary use but failing to inform them of the information contained in Appendix D of this subpart.