OSHA Inspection: NEW AG CENTER, INC.

Issued

2023-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $4375.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a.  On or about July 26, 2023, in the facility and field, employees were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to anhydrous ammonia, potassium salt of glyphosate and 2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-s-triazine (atrazine) while servicing and cleaning equipment.  The employer failed to provide and require the use of appropriate body protection, including torso and extremity (feet) protection, when exposed to body contact with the hazardous materials.

Issued

2023-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:  a. On or about July 26, 2023, in the facility and field, the employer failed to conduct a personal protective equipment assessment for employees conducting rinsing/washing  and troubleshooting of portable tanks used to apply fertilizer and herbicides on farmland.   Employee exposure included, but was not limited to, anhydrous ammonia, potassium salt of glyphosate and 2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-s-triazine (atrazine).

Issued

2023-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $4375.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.  a.  On or about July 26, 2023, in the facility, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when required to operate a Hyster powered industrial vehicle, unknown model and serial number, without functioning brakes.  The employer failed to remove the Hyster powered industrial vehicle from service when it was operating in an unsafe condition.

Issued

2023-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $3126.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(j)(1)(i):  Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles had live parts exposed:    a.  On or about July 26, 2023, in the Shop on the east wall, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when the electrical receptacle was damaged and exposed employees to live electrical part(s).

Issued

2023-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $501.00 · Current $351.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6):  The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:  a. On or about July 26, 2023, in the facility, employees were required to operate a Hyster powered industrial vehicle that was not identified with a nameplate or markings as required.

Issued

2023-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a.  On or about July 26, 2023, in the control room for the mixing room, there was an outlet box which did not have a cover affixed.