OSHA Inspection: DELMARVA IRRIGATION, INC.

Issued

Jan 10, 2024

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(1)(ii): When the object to be welded or cut could not be moved and all the fire hazards could not be removed, guards were not used to confine the heat, sparks, and slag to protect the immovable fire hazards:  a) Amick Farms Grain Facility, Bin 12, 10392 Allans Mill Road in Delmar, DE 19940: On or about July 19, 2023, employees used grinders and reciprocating saws to remove metal walls of a hopper creating sparks and hot metal without installing some type of guards to remove the fire hazard associated with the dusty atmosphere in the silo and loading area below.

Issued

Jan 10, 2024

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(i): Precautions were not taken so that no readily combustible materials on the floor below would be exposed to sparks which might drop through cracks or holes in walls, open doorways and open or broken windows:  a) Amick Farms Grain Facility, Bin 12, 10392 Allans Mill Road in Delmar, DE 19940: On or about July 19, 2023, employees used metal cutting tools creating sparks and hot metal without taking the necessary precautions to prevent it from contacting the combustible material

Issued

Jan 10, 2024

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $2,679 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(g)(1)(ii): Prior to entry, all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment which presented a danger to employees inside grain storage structures in the grain handling facility were not disconnected, locked out and tagged, blocked-off, or otherwise prevented from operating by other equally effective means or methods.  a) Amick Farms Grain Facility, Bin 12, 10392 Allans Mill Road in Delmar, DE 19940: On or about July 19, 2023, employees were required to enter a silo without all areas that presented danger to employees being isolated to prevent them from being exposed to crushed by and/or amputation hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2024

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever they exceeded 1/8 inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators:  a) Amick Farms Grain Facility, Bin 12, 10392 Allans Mill Road in Delmar, DE 19940: On or about July 19, 2023, employees continually accessed the building to load trailers of feed. Additionally, employees worked inside the building replacing portions of the bin using power tools that created sparks and hot metal. Throughout the facility dust was allowed to accumulate exposing employees to fire and explosive hazards.

Issued

Jan 10, 2024

Abate by

Feb 6, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $3,215 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Amick Farms Grain Facility, Bin 12, 10392 Allans Mill Road in Delmar, DE 19940: On or about July 19, 2023, employees were required to link extension cords together to get power to their work area from the wall outlet exposing them to multiple hazards not limited to shock/electrocution

Issued

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $3,215 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.452(w)(2): Scaffold casters and wheels were not locked with positive wheel and/or wheel and swivel locks, or equivalent means, to prevent movement of the scaffold while the scaffold was used in a stationary manner:  a) Amick Farms Grain Facility, Bin 12, 10392 Allans Mill Road in Delmar, DE 19940: On or about July 19, 2023, employees accessed a scaffold that did not have the wheels locked to prevent it from rolling out from under the employee causing them to fall to the floor and suffering injuries.