OSHA Inspection: STRYKER FARMERS EXCHANGE INC.

Issued

2020-10-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2892.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program that established the frequency and the method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces:   a.) On or about July 23, 2020, the employer failed to keep priority housekeeping areas in the milling building free of accumulation of dust, including the area adjacent to the wooden grain leg.  Accumulation of grain dust can lead to potential fire and explosion hazards for employees at the site.