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OSHA Inspection: BARREL 53 COOPERAGE

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of BARREL 53 COOPERAGE in 7239 HWY A, HIGBEE, MO 65257 (NAICS 321920). OSHA activity number 346564156.

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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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
BARREL 53 COOPERAGE
Site address
7239 HWY A
City
HIGBEE
State
MO
ZIP
65257
Mailing
7239 COUNTY ROAD A, HIGBEE, MO 65257
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
321920
Employees
13
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Aug 18, 2023
Penalty
Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  At the worksite located at 7239 Country Road A, Higbee MO, employee were exposed to caught in hazards on the intrim machine when the emergency stop cable was not working and did not stop the machine when engaged. This was documented on or about 3-13-2023.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $6250

1910.219 F03

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Aug 18, 2023
Penalty
Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  At the worksite located at 7239 Country Road A, Higbee MO, employees were exposed to nip points and rotating parts on the intrim machine when one or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect employees retrieving finished wood products off of the drag chain next to the unguarded chain and sprocket. This resulted in hospitalization and amputation. This was documented on or about 3-13-2023.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $6250

1910.303 B07 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Aug 18, 2023
Penalty
Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250
29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i):Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  At the worksite located at 7239 Country Road A, Higbee MO, employees were exposed to electrical hazards on the intrim machine when the emergency stop button was missing, creating an opening in the housing with exposed wiring. This was documented on or about 3-13-2023.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $6250

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