CORPUS CHRISTI, TX —
OSHA Inspection: INTERSTATE GRAIN CORPORATION
Federal Agency inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency health inspection of INTERSTATE GRAIN CORPORATION in 5700 UPRIVER ROAD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78409 (NAICS 493130). OSHA activity number 342673761.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- INTERSTATE GRAIN CORPORATION
- Site address
- 5700 UPRIVER ROAD
- City
- CORPUS CHRISTI
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78409
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 9924, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78469
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 493130
- Employees
- 27
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
29 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.30 A01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 21, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): Before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard, the employer must provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart. Employers must ensure employees are trained in the requirements of this paragraph on or before May 17, 2017: At this grain facility, the employer did not provide fall protection training to employees which are exposed to fall hazard and who uses personal fall protection systems as part of their normal work duties.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.140 C18
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.140(c)(18): Personal fall protection systems must be inspected before initial use during each workshift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components must be removed from service: At this grain facility, the employer did not inspect the personal fall protection systems before initial use during each workshift for any deterioration or damages.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5000
- — Z (S) $0
1910.140 C20
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.140(c)(20): (20) Ropes, belts, lanyards, lifelines, and harnesses used for personal fall protection must be protected from being cut, abraded, melted, or otherwise damaged: At this grain facility, the employer did not ensure that personal fall protection equipment used by employees was protected from been damaged while in storage; exposing employees to fall hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.68 E03
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $3,880 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.68(e)(3): A certification record shall be kept of each inspection which includes the date of the inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the manlift which was inspected. This record of inspection shall be made available to the Assistant Secretary of Labor or a duly authorized representative.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $3880
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,174 · Current $3,000 Reduced
0070X100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: At this grain facility, employees used compressed oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for welding and torching. Compressed gas cylinders were unsecured and exposed employees to struck-by and fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $3000
- — Z (S) $5174
1910.253 B02 IV
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0070X100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use: At this grain facility, employees used compressed oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for welding and torching. The valve protection caps of compressed gas cylinders were not kept hand-tight in place and exposed employees to struck-by and fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0070X100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least: At this grain facility, employees used compressed oxygen and fuel gas cylinders for welding and torching, and the compressed gas cylinders were not separated when not in use. This exposed employees to fire hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 C02 I
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced
0040166022602262E200
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:
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 28, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0040166022602262E200
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: At this grain facility, the employer had not ensure employees were medically evaluated when required to use tight-fitting respirators while working inside of grain elevator, working with fumigants, and when using hazardous chemicals and materials. This exposed employees to respiratory distress.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 F02
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 28, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0040166022602262E200
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were not annually fit tested: At this grain facility, employees were not fit tested annually when required to use tight-fitting respirators while working inside of grain elevator, working with fumigants, and when using hazardous chemicals and materials. This exposed employees to respiratory distress.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 K
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 28, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0040166022602262E200
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: At this grain facility, employees were not provided with respirator training at least annually when required to use tight-fitting respirators while working inside of grain elevator, working with fumigants, and when using hazardous chemicals and materials. This exposed employees to respiratory distress.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,467 · Current $3,300 Reduced
004016602260
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: In the maintenance shop working area of this grain facility, employees handle and work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals, such as, but not limited to; Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), without an emergency eye wash station.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3300
- — Z (S) $6467
1910.157 G01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,467 · Current $3,500 Reduced
E200M110
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting: At this grain facility, employees required to fight incipient fires were not provided with training on the proper use of portable fire extinguishers and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting. This exposed employees to fire/burn hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $3500
- — Z (S) $6467
1910.157 G02
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 28, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
E200M110
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The employer did not provide the education required in paragraph (g)(1) of this section upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter: At this grain facility, employees required to fight incipient fires were not retrained at least annually on the proper use of portable fire extinguishers and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting. This exposed employees to fire/burn hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.272 E01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,467 · Current $4,000 Reduced
E200G109
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(e)(1): The employer did not provide training to employees at least annually and when changes in job assignment will expose them to new hazards. Current employees, and new employees prior to starting work were not trained on the general safety precautions and specific procedures and safety practices listed in section (e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): At this grain facility, the employer did not provide general safety training, training on specific procedures and safety practices at initial hire and/or annually. This exposed employees to hazards associated with grain handling.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4000
- — Z (S) $6467
1910.272 J01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced
E200M110
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program that established the frequency and the method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces: The employer did not develop and implement an adequate housekeeping program to reduce the accumulation of fugitive grain dust for all exposed surfaces of this grain handling facility, such as, but not limited to: a) Employees were exposed to fire and /or explosion hazards associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth in the basement of Building #1961, distributing Spout Duct surface of Silo #131; b) Employees were exposed to fire and /or explosion hazards associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth in the basement of Building #1961, distributing Spout Duct surface of Silo #99; c) Employees were exposed to fire and /or exposure associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth in the head house basement of Building #1961, metal frame structure of the Boot Leg #4; d) Employees were exposed to fire and /or exposure associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth on the head house basement of Building #1961, floor surface of the Boot Leg #4, and; e) Employees were exposed to fire and /or exposure associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth on the head house basement of Building #1961, V pans motors - transition point between Belt conveyers #7 and #8.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.272 J02 II
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $4,600
E200M110
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever the exceeded 1/8 inch (.32 cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators: The employer did not remove the fugitive grain dust accumulations in accordance with this grain handling facility's Housekeeping Program from all exposed surfaces such as, but not limited to: a) Employees were exposed to fire and /or explosion hazards associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth in the basement of Building #1961, distributing Spout Duct surface of Silo #131; b) Employees were exposed to fire and /or explosion hazards associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth in the basement of Building #1961, distributing Spout Duct surface of Silo #99; c) Employees were exposed to fire and /or exposure associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth in the head house basement of Building #1961, metal frame structure of the Boot Leg #4; d) Employees were exposed to fire and /or exposure associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth on the head house basement of Building #1961, floor surface of the Boot Leg #4, and; e) Employees were exposed to fire and /or exposure associated with fugitive grain dust accumulation in excess of 1/8-inch in depth on the head house basement of Building #1961, V pans motors - transition point between Belt conveyers #7 and #8.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4600
- — Z (S) $0
1910.272 M01 I
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(m)(1)(i): Preventive maintenance procedures in the grain handling facility were not implemented to provide regularly scheduled inspections of the mechanical and safety control equipment associated with dryers, grain stream processing equipment, dust collection equipment including filter collectors, and bucket elevators: Employees working in and /or near grain elevator were exposed to struck-by hazards, caught-in hazards, hazardous energies, fire and explosion hazards. The employer did not follow the manufacturers' maintenance inspection schedules, nor were the employer's inspection schedules consistently followed for equipment such as, but not limited to: a) Bucket Elevator Legs; b) Dust Collection System; c) Bucket Elevator Leg Belt Alignment Monitors/Sensors; d) Bucket Elevator Leg Bearing Monitors/Sensors; e) Bucket Elevator Leg Magnets; f) Belt Conveyer Systems; g) Control Panels Sensor Systems, and; h) Heat Sensors System.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.272 M01 II
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 21, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(m)(1)(ii): Preventive maintenance procedures in the grain handling facility were not implemented to provide lubrication and other appropriate maintenance in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations; or as determined necessary by prior operating records: Employees working in and/or near grain elevator were exposed to struck-by hazards, caught-in hazards, hazardous energies, fire and explosion hazards. The employer did not follow the manufacturers' preventive maintenance lubrication schedules, nor were the employer's lubrication and greasing schedules consistently followed for equipment such as, but not limited to: a) Rollers; b) Gearboxes; c) Chaincases, and; d) Bearing Systems.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.272 M02
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(m)(2): The employer did not promptly correct dust collection systems in the grain handling facility which were malfunctioning or operating below designed efficiency: Employees working in and/or near grain elevator were exposed to struck-by hazards, caught-in hazards, hazardous energies, fire and explosion hazards. The employer did not follow the manufacturers' preventive maintenance of the dust collection systems schedules, nor were the employer's preventive maintenance of the dust collection systems schedules consistently in order to correct dust collection systems followed for equipment such as, but not limited to: a) Main Fans; b) Airlocks on Filter Hoppers and Cyclones; c) Legs Laminar Flows, and; d) Ductwork Systems.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.272 M03
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $4,600
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(m)(3): A certification record maintained of each inspection by the employer in the grain facility was not in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.272(1): Employees working in and/or near grain elevator were exposed to struck-by hazards, caught-in hazards, hazardous energies, fire and explosion hazards. The employer did not documented preventative maintenance activities per the company's or the manufacturer's preventative maintenance schedules policies for equipment such as, but not limited to: a) Rollers, Gearboxes, Chaincases, and, Bearing Systems; b) Bucket Elevator Legs (Leg Magnets, Alignment Monitors/Sensors, Bearing Monitors/Sensors); c) Belt Conveyer Systems; d) Heat Sensors System; e) Control Panels Sensor Systems, and; f) Dust collection Systems.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $4600
- — Z (S) $0
1910.272 M04
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 28, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $9,054
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(m)(4): The employer did not implement procedures in the grain handling facility for the use of tags and locks which would prevent the inadvertent application of energy or motion to equipment being repaired, serviced, or adjusted, which could result in employee injury: Employees were exposed to amputation hazards from hazardous energies when performing service and/or maintenance. An energy control program with all required elements such as locks and tags were not established and implemented for machinery/equipment such as, but not limited of the following: a. Tripping Conveyer Machine System West Side, and; b. Tripping Conveyer Machine System East Side.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9054
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.272 Q01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 28, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced
E200M110
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(q)(1): Bucket elevators shall not be jogged to free a choked leg: At this grain facility, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when bucket elevators were jogged to free a chocked legs.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 21, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,174 · Current $0 Reduced
00400070166022602262
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: At this grain facility, the employer had not implementing his hazard communication program which would address labeling and other forms of warning on chemicals containers, safety data sheets and employees information and training on the hazards associated with hazardous and combustible substances, chemicals and materials used at this site. The written program must also contain the following: a. a list of all hazardous chemicals on site; b. the methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving chemicals, such as a spill; c. the hazards of chemicals contained in piping that is not labeled; and, d. the method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties at this site.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5174
1910.1200 G01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 21, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
00400070166022602262
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use: At this grain facility, the employer did not have available the materials safety sheets when employees were working with and were exposed to hazardous and combustible substances, chemicals and materials.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
00400070166022602262
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: At this grain facility, the employer did not inform and train his employees on materials and chemicals when employees were working with and were exposed to hazardous and combustible substances, chemicals and materials.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): At this grain facility, the employer did not certify the workplace hazard assessment for employees that were exposed to struck-by, caught-in/between, hazardous energies, fall hazard, fire and explosion hazard, combustible dust, corrosive chemicals and materials, eye and body burns.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 B01 IV
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Safety of equipment was not determined using considerations for electrical insulation: At this grain facility, employees used electrical equipment that was not free from the recognized hazard of damaged insulation to equipment in that: a) House buzzer alarm conduit wires with damaged insulation, and; b) Junction box with missing face plate.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Mar 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: At this grain facility, employees used electrical equipment connected to main electrical panel with an extension cord as permanent wiring.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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