OSHA Inspection: SIMPLOT WESTERN STOCKMAN'S B & B GRAIN TERMINAL

Issued

2021-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

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 specific procedures and safety practices applicable to their job tasks including but not limited to, cleaning procedures for grinding equipment, clearing procedures for choked legs, housekeeping procedures, hot work procedures, preventive maintenance procedures and lock-out/tag-out procedures:  a) Grain Handling Facility:  On May 19, 2021 and at times prior thereto; information was not provided to employees on the hazards of combustible dust and the importance of safe work practices to minimize these hazards.  Safe work practices include but are not limited to, completing a hot work permit to help identify and minimize potential hazards prior to performing any welding or other hot work; types of work clothing to be worn; and the reasons why a comprehensive, documented housekeeping program is essential in all stages of a grain handling facility.        Note) Certification and documentation of corrective actions are required for this item.

Issued

2021-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(f)(1): The employer did not issue a permit for all hot work:  a) North elevator leg: On May 19, 2021 and at times prior thereto; employees performed welding activities in and around the grain storage and handling facility as needed. Hot work permits were not completed to assure and certify the requirements contained in CFR 1910.252(a) had been implemented prior to beginning hot work operations.       Note) Certification and documentation of corrective action are required for this item.

Issued

2021-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $5850.00 Reduced

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) Grain Handling Facility: On May 19, 2021 and at times prior thereto; The employer had not developed a written housekeeping program to specifically manage accumulation of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment or other exposed surfaces to reduce the hazards of combustible dust.  The Scheduled Cleaning Operations procedures used by the employer applied to all cleaning and maintenance required to ensure feed safety regulations were met.    Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

2021-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(j)(4): The housekeeping program did not address the procedures for removing grain and product spills from the work area:  a) Boot of north elevator: On May 19, 2021 and at times prior thereto; grain product spillage from a hole in the north elevator transfer drag, accumulated and was not removed for approximately 1 week.   Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

2021-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $13653.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(m)(4): The employer did not implement procedures in the grain handling facility for the use of tags and locks which would prevent the inadvertent application of energy or motion to equipment being repaired, serviced, or adjusted, which could result in an employee injury:   a) Grain Handling Facility: On May 19, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the employer had not evaluated the necessity of developing and implementing specific energy control procedures for maintenance, specifically hot work, in the basement/tunnel areas of the grain handling facility. A procedure was not developed that would shut off or isolate the north and south bucket elevators, and the common dust collection system.   Note) Certification and documentation of corrective action are required for tis item.

Issued

2021-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(m)(3): A certification record maintained of each inspection by the employer in the grain facility was not in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.272(m):  a) Grain Handling Facility:  On May 19, 2021 and at times prior thereto; the employer had not developed, implemented, or maintained a certification record of each preventative maintenance inspection performed, on at  least the mechanical and safety control equipment associated with grain handling, that showed the date a specific piece of equipment was inspected and the name of the person who did the inspection.     Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.