BRUNING, NE —
OSHA Inspection: BRUNING GRAIN & FEED CO., INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of BRUNING GRAIN & FEED CO., INC. in 417 WEST RAILWAY PO BOX 67, BRUNING, NE 68322 (NAICS 424510). OSHA activity number 346510639.
What this inspection record means
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- BRUNING GRAIN & FEED CO., INC.
- Site address
- 417 WEST RAILWAY PO BOX 67
- City
- BRUNING
- State
- NE
- ZIP
- 68322
- Mailing
- 417 W RAILWAY, BRUNING, NE 68322
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- 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
- 24
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
17 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.29 B01
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): A top rail, or equivalent guardrail system member, 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface was not installed: The employer was failing to protect employee from fall hazards. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. The employer had employees working outside the railings of a catwalk without fall protection. The height of this exposure was measured at 17 feet from the ground. This hazard was observed outside the soybean plant.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.146 C01
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces: The employer was failing to protect employee from hazards associated with confined space entry. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. The employer failed to identify the boot pit(s) as permit required confined spaces.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.146 D02
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees entered: The employer was failing to protect employee from the hazards of entering a confined space. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employees were cleaning and entering boot pit(s) without evaluating the space prior to entry.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.146 D03
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to items (d)(3)(i) through (d)(3)(vi) of this paragraph: The employer was failing to protect employee from hazards associated with entering a permit required confined space. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employees were entering and cleaning the boot pit(s) without having developed and implemented an entry procedure that ensures safe entry.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.146 D04
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4): The employer did not provide the equipment specified in paragraphs (d)(4)(i)-(d)(4)(ix) of this section at no cost to employees, did not maintain that equipment properly, and/or did not ensure that employees use that equipment properly: The employer was failing to protect employee from hazards associated with confined space entry. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employees were entering the boot pit(s) for cleaning purposes without having adequate entry equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.146 D08
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(8): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not designate the persons who were to have active roles in entry operations, identify the duties of each such employee, and did not provide each such employee with the training required: The employer was failing to protect employee from hazards associated with entering a permit required confined space.. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employees were entering boot pits for cleaning purposes without having the required training to be an active member of a permit required confined space.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.146 D09
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry: The employer was failing to protect employee from hazards associated with entering a permit required confined space.. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. The employer failed to develop and implement procedures for rescue. Employees were entering boot pits for cleaning purposes.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.178 Q01
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $3,572 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel: The employer was failing to protect employees from struck by hazards. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employees were operating a powered industrial truck in the maintenance shop. The powered industrial truck's battery was not secured, hoses were cracked and worn, and the amp gauge was missing.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3572
1910.272 E01
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(e)(1): The employer did not provide training to employees at least annually and when changes in job assignment will expose them to new hazards on the general safety precautions and specific procedures and safety practices listed in section (e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): The employer was failing to protect employee from engulfment and struck by hazards. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employees working in around grain bins and grain handling equipment were not provided training that would allow them to recognize hazards associated with working in a grain handling facility and the methods to mitigate those hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.272 G01 I
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $0 Reduced
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: The employer was failing to protect employee from engulfment hazards. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employees were entering and setting up sweep augers within the grain bins without following permitting requirements for the confined space.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.272 G02
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(2): Whenever an employee enters a grain storage structure from a level at or above the level of the stored grain or grain products, or whenever an employee walks or stands on or in stored grain of a depth which poses an engulfment hazard, the employer shall equip the employee with a body harness with lifeline, or a boatswain's chair that meets the requirements of subpart D of this part. The lifeline shall be so positioned, and of sufficient length, to prevent the employee from sinking further than waist-deep in the grain: The employer was failing to protect employee from engulfment . This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employees entered grain bins without wearing a body harness and lifeline as required by this sub-part.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.272 G04
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(4): The employer did not provide equipment for rescue operations, which was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered: The employer was failing to protect employee(s) from engulfment hazards. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employees were entering grain bins for cleaning purposes without e adequate rescue equipment being available.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.272 G05
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(5): The employee acting as an observer for bin, tank, or silo entry operations in the grain handling facility was not trained in rescue procedures, including notification methods for obtaining additional assistance: The employer was failing to protect employee from engulfment. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. Employee(s) were not trained in the recognition of the hazards associated with acting as an observer during grain bin entry.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.272 J01
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
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 expose surfaces: The employer was failing to protect employee from fire hazards. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. The employer did not implement a written housekeeping program for all areas of the facility that established a method and frequency to address the accumulation of fugitive grain dust for each area within the facility.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6250
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.272 M01
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,250 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.272(m)(1): The employer did not implement preventive maintenance procedures consisting of the requirements of (m)(1)(i) through (m)(1)(ii): The employer was failing to protect employee from fire and struck by hazards. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska. The employer did not implement a preventative maintenance procedure for all areas of the facility that included regularly scheduled inspections and lubrication of mechanical and safety equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $6250
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s) The employer was failing to ensure that Safety Data Sheets were available. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska.. The employer had employees utilizing and storing chemicals in the maintenance shop. The employer failed to ensure that Safety Data Sheets were available for its employees.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01 I
- Issued
- Jul 12, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet: The employer was failing to maintain a list of current chemicals. This was most recently documented on February 16, 2023 at 417 West Railway, Bruning, Nebraska in the maintenance shop. The employer had employees utilizing and storing chemicals when a chemical inventory list was not kept on-hand.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 346510639.
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