OSHA Inspection: MFA, INC.

Issued

2017-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6772.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:    At the time of the inspection, the surge hopper cover that prevented employee exposure to the auger was not secured to the machine.

Issued

2017-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5756.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(n): The employer did not equip grain stream processing equipment (such as hammer mills, grinders, and pulverizers) at the grain handling facility with an effective means of removing ferrous material from the incoming grain stream:    At the time of the inspection, the Ferrell Ross Flaker was not equipped with a means to remove tramp metal from grain prior to processing. The Flaker was a type of roller that crushed corn between two cast iron metal rollers. Ferrous metal from incoming grain would cause a potential ignition source inside the Flaker.

Issued

2017-05-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-06-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(iv): Safety valve on compressed air receiver were not tested at frequently regular intervals to determine if they were in good operating condition:  At the time of the inspection, the Atlas Model GX18FF air compressor equipped with a pressure safety relief valve was not tested at regular intervals.