OSHA Inspection: D & K AGRI SALES INC

Issued

Dec 28, 2018

Abate by

Jan 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): This standard is applicable to construction employment as defined by 29 CFR 1926.602(d).  The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.     The employer is failing to train employees on how to operate the powered industrial trucks and recognize the struck by or caught under hazards associated with their operation.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on August 16, 2018 at the facility located at 72227 578 Ave, Plymouth, NE 68424.  The employer has not provided formal training to employees who operate powered industrial vehicles to move pallets and parts around the jobsite.

Issued

Dec 28, 2018

Abate by

Jan 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): This standard is applicable to construction employment as defined by 29 CFR 1926.59.  Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     The employer is failing to create and maintain a written hazard communication program to ensure employees are protected from the hazards associated with chemical usage.  This most recent occurrence of this took place at the facility located at 72227 578 Ave, Plymouth, NE 68424.  The employer is exposing employees to various chemicals such as spray paints, cleaners, oils, transmission fluid, brake fluid, grease, windshield washer fluid, adhesives, and anti-freeze but has not created a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Dec 28, 2018

Abate by

Jan 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): This standard is applicable to construction employment as defined by 29 CFR 1926.59.  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:   The employer is failing to train employees on the hazards associated with using and working with chemicals in the work place.  This most recent occurrence of this took place at the facility located at 72227 578 Ave, Plymouth, NE 68424.  The employer is exposing employees to various chemicals such as spray paints, cleaners, oils, transmission fluid, brake fluid, grease, windshield washer fluid, adhesives, and anti-freeze but has not created a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Dec 28, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1):  A competent person did not complete a visual inspection before or during that shift. The inspection must consist of observation for apparent deficiencies. Taking apart equipment components and booming down is not required as part of this inspection unless the results of the visual inspection or trial operation indicate that further investigation necessitating taking apart equipment components or booming down is needed. Determinations made in conducting the inspection must be reassessed in light of observations made during operation.  At a minimum the inspection must include the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1926.1412(d)(1)(i) to (d)(1)(xiv):    The employer is failing to protect employees from crushing and struck-by hazards associated with using a boom truck crane to lift and suspend loads.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on August 16, 2018 at the jobsite located at 5183 Rd V, Davenport, NE 68335.  The employer is using a boom truck crane and failed to conduct a thorough inspection prior to using it for the day.  A walk-around inspection was conducted; however, the inspection did not include the minimum items outlined in the standard.

Issued

Dec 28, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1424(a)(2)(ii): To prevent employees from entering hazard areas, the employer did not erect and maintain control lines, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas and/or did not train each employee to understand what these markings signify.     The employer is failing to mark the boundary of the boom truck crane hazard area and exposing employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.  The most recent occurrence was evident during the inspection conducted on August 16, 2018 at the jobsite located at 5183 Rd V, Davenport, NE 68335.  The employer did not set-up warning lines, barriers, or similar devices to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas.  The purpose of the boundaries is to ensure that employees know what area to stay clear of when the crane is in operation.

Issued

Dec 28, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,244 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.     The employer has failed to report an employee in-patient hospitalization to OSHA within 24 hours.  This most recent occurrence of this took place at the facility located at 72227 578 Ave, Plymouth, NE 68424. On August 13, 2018 the employer has employees installing grain handling equipment on a new set of bins when a piece of horizontal tubing that was being held up in the air by a crane so I could be secured to the existing components fell and struck one of the employees resulting in a hospitalization.