OSHA Inspection: SIDELL AGRI-SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2019-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1932.00 · Current $1352.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:    On or about October 24, 2019 employees working at the facility were exposed to struck-by hazards when working near the dump pit because the employer did not require employees to wear high visibility clothing.

Issued

2019-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1932.00 · Current $1352.00 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:    On or about October 24, 2019 employees working at the facility were exposed to fire and explosion hazards because the employer did not develop preventative maintenance procedures that included regular inspections of the grain processing equipment.

Issued

2019-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1449.00 · Current $1014.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    On or about October 24, 2018 employees were exposed to accidental contact and electrical shock because live electrical conductors in a junction box were guarded with an approved cover.

Issued

2019-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1449.00 · Current $1014.00 Reduced

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:    On or about October 24, 2018 employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards because the flexible cords used to provide power to the elevator were used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

Issued

2019-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    On or about October 24, 2018 employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards because the electrical cords used to provide power to the elevator were run through walls and expanded metal flooring.

Issued

2019-02-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:    On or about October 24, 2018 employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards because the flexible cords used to provide power to the elevator were attached to building surfaces and railings with zip-ties.