HILLSBORO, KS —
OSHA Inspection: THE COOPERATIVE GRAIN AND SUPPLY
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of THE COOPERATIVE GRAIN AND SUPPLY in 131 N ASH, HILLSBORO, KS 67063 (NAICS 424510). OSHA activity number 345944383.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- THE COOPERATIVE GRAIN AND SUPPLY
- Site address
- 131 N ASH
- City
- HILLSBORO
- State
- KS
- ZIP
- 67063
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 265, HILLSBORO, KS 67063
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 424510
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jun 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $3,698 · Current $2,219 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to chemical hazards. a) On or about 05/05/22, in the maintenance/breakroom building located at 131 N Ash, Hillsboro, KS: The employer stored hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Aluminum Phosphide tablets (PH3), Shredder E-99 herbicide, Power Blast Windshield Washer fluid, Cenex Transmission fluid, and Cenex Hydraulic fluid without facilities for quick drenching of the eyes within the work area for immediate emergency use in case of splashed chemical onto the eyes. Among other feasible and acceptable means of abatement: To abate these hazards comply with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard Z358.1- 2014 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, as follows: a) Install eyewash facilities that shall be capable of delivering flushing fluid to the eyes not less than 1.5 liters per minute (0.4 gpm) for 15 minutes and will comply with the American National Standards Institute, ANSI Standard Z358.1-2014 - Eyewash Equipment, Section(s) 5.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2218.8
- — Z (S) $3698
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Jun 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $3,698 · Current $2,219 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards. Employees engaged in powered industrial truck activities were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer utilized a front-end attachment to aid in facility cleaning tasks without prior manufacturer approval. The front-end attachment was manufactured by the employer and attached to the forks of the forklift.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2218.8
- — Z (S) $3698
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 345944383.
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