OSHA Inspection: CHAPA QUIROGA, LLC

Issued

Jul 8, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(8): Ladders were not used for the purposes for which they were designed;    On February 12, 2020, and times prior thereto, at Silo 4, a fixed ladder was used to gain topside observation access to the silo.  The fixed ladder was missing the ladder, half, footing, portion to the ground.

Issued

Jul 8, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    On February 12, 2020, and times prior thereto, Silo 4, employees were permitted to work on top of the housing system to a horizontal auger, without utilizing the housing covers to protect against the rotating auger.

Issued

Jul 8, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On February 12, 2020, and times prior thereto, adjacent to entrance of Silo 4, the pulley to the auger motor on the ground, did not have a protective guard.

Issued

Jul 8, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  On February 12, 2020, and times prior thereto, adjacent to entrance of Silo 4, the horizontal belts to the auger motor on the ground, did not have a protective guard.

Issued

Jul 8, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(e)(1)(ii): Current employees, and new employees prior to starting work in the grain handling facility were not trained in the specific procedures and safety practices applicable to their job tasks including but not limited to cleaning procedures:    On February 12, 2020, and times prior thereto, Silo 4, employees were not trained in procedures and safety practices  pertaining to specific job tasks prior to conducting work, specifically during emptying operations of grain silos.

Issued

Jul 8, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i): The employer did not issue a permit for entering bins, silos or tanks in the grain handling facility before the employees entered the bins, silos, or tanks:    On February 12, 2020, and times prior thereto, Silo 4, the employer did not issue permits to enter bins, silos, or tanks, to ensure all precautionary measures are implemented and in place before employee entry.

Issued

Jul 8, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(ii): Prior to entry, all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment which presented a danger to employees inside grain storage structures in the grain handling facility were not disconnected, locked out and tagged:    On February 12, 2020, and other times prior thereto, Inside of Silo 4, employees worked adjacent to an auger housing system without prior disconnection of the energy source.  Employees were exposed to injuries associated with caught-in hazards from an energized auger.

Issued

Jul 8, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(6): Employees at the grain handling facility entered bins, silos, or tanks underneath a bridging condition, or where a buildup of grain products on the side could fall and bury them:    On February 12, 2020, and times prior thereto, Silo 4, employees worked inside a grain silo facility during grain emptying operations, next to existing, grain product buildup.

Issued

Jul 8, 2020

Abate by

Jul 31, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On February 12, 2020, and times prior thereto, adjacent to entrance of Silo 4, the housing motor used to energize the auger, contained a fixed electrical cable, without strain relief.