OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN SEED AND FEED, LLC

Issued

2020-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5735.00 · Current $3441.00 Reduced

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 (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators.  a. Bagging Area - On or about November 20, 2019 grain dust was accumulated on elevated surfaces greater than 1/8 inch in depth, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2020-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3441.00 · Current $2065.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.   a. Small Hopper, Bagging Area - On or about November 20, 2019 the opening where electrical wiring entered bulk ingredient electric motor was not closed, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

2020-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.  a. Pallet Area - On or about November 20, 2019 the exhaust fan switch did not have a cover, exposing employees to electrical hazards.