OSHA Inspection: DONOVAN FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR, INC.

Issued

2021-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about April 23, 2021, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burn hazards from the lack of exit signs on office exits at the Donovan, Illinois facility.

Issued

2021-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5461.00 · Current $4380.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements:  On or about April 23, 2021, employees were exposed to potential fall hazards of up to 41 inches while accessing a landing and an office door, via a stairway without a stair rail system on each open side, at the Donovan, Illinois facility.

Issued

2021-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6827.00 · Current $5475.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  On or about April 23, 2021, an employee was exposed to physical injury while operating a rough terrain forklift, without first undergoing forklift operator training including practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee) and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace, at the Donovan, Illinois facility.

Issued

2021-05-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-06-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about April 23, 2021, an employee operated a rough terrain forklift, and the employer did not examine/inspect the forklift daily or prior to each use, at the Donovan, Illinois facility.

Issued

2021-05-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   On or about April 23, 2021, employees were exposed to potential injury, while accessing a portable fire extinguisher in the office, which was blocked by stacked boxes, at the Donovan facility.