OSHA Inspection: OAKWOOD DAIRY LLC

Issued

Aug 23, 2017

Abate by

Aug 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $5,324 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 they were exposed to hazards associated with working inside an elevated work platform and without fall protection to prevent falls from elevated work areas.           a) At the 4th row freestyle barn / pen #6, on or about 4/7/2017: Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 6 feet from the ground, while working inside an attached working platform off a skid-steer, which was not approved by the manufacturer.          b) At the 4th row freestyle barn / pen #6, on or about 4/7/2017: Employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 6 feet from the ground, while working inside an attached working platform off a skid-steer, which was missing a mid and top rail.       Amongst other feasible means of abatement: Utilize skid-steers and/or equipment with manufacturer approved platforms or attachments only, to comply with manufacturer operator's manual and NIOSH Publication Number 2011-128, Preventing Injuries and Deaths from Skid-Steer Loaders.     Amongst other feasible means of abatement: Ensure every platform four feet or more above the ground level is guarded by a railing system consisting of top rail, intermediate rail and toeboard, to comply with the American National Standard A1264.1, Safety Requirements for Workplace Walking/Working Surfaces, Section 5.

Issued

Aug 23, 2017

Abate by

Aug 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $0 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 fire and electrical hazards:        a) At the maintenance shop, on or about 4/21/2017: The main building electrical panel was blocked by excess equipment.        b) At the auger back room, on or about 4/21/2017: The auger and area electrical panel was blocked by excess material.       Amongst other feasible means of abatement: Appropriatety clear area in front of breakers to comply with the National Fire Protection Associatieon (NFPA), National Electrical Code 70, Article(s) 100.