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OSHA Inspection: RICKETTS FARM SERVICE

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of RICKETTS FARM SERVICE in 538 EAST MAPLE, SHELBINA, MO 63468 (NAICS 424910). OSHA activity number 344072897.

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
538 EAST MAPLE
City
SHELBINA
State
MO
ZIP
63468
Mailing
P.O. BOX 623, SHELBINA, MO 63468
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
424910
Employees
13
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.109 I04 II C

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Aug 21, 2019
Abate by
Sep 17, 2019
Penalty
Initial $3,220 · Current $2,254 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.109(i)(4)(ii)(c): The ammonium nitrate storage bins or piles shall be clearly identified by signs reading "Ammonium Nitrate" with letters at least 2 inches high.  At the time of the inspection, the bin containing ammonium nitrate fertilizer was not marked with the required language.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2254
  • — Z (S) $3220

1910.109 I06 I

Serious Gravity 5 4 instances 5 exposed
Issued
Aug 21, 2019
Abate by
Sep 17, 2019
Penalty
Initial $3,220 · Current $2,254 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.109(i)(6)(i): Electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of subpart S of this part, for ordinary locations. They shall be designed to minimize damage from corrosion.  At the time of the inspection, the electrical in the fertilizer building did not comply with Subpart S, 1910.305(b)(1) where all unused openings in electrical cabinets were not covered to prevent exposure to live voltage up to 480 volts.   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2254
  • — Z (S) $3220

1910.109 I06 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Aug 21, 2019
Abate by
Oct 8, 2019
Penalty
Initial $3,220 · Current $2,254 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.109(i)(6)(ii): In areas where lightning storms are prevalent, lightning protection shall be provided. (See the Lightning Protection Code, NFPA 78-1968, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.)  At the time of the inspection, the building where ammonium nitrate was stored was not protected with lightning protection such as lightening rods.   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2254
  • — Z (S) $3220

1910.147 D04 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Aug 21, 2019
Penalty
Initial $3,220 · Current $2,254 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  At the time of the inspection, no lock was used to isolate the overhead conveyor motor prior to changing the motor. Employee had installed a hasp that would allow multiple locks to be used but no locks were attached.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2254
  • — Z (S) $3220

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 344072897.

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