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ROBSTOWN, TX —

OSHA Inspection: GULF COAST CO-OP

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of GULF COAST CO-OP in 319 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE, ROBSTOWN, TX 78380 (NAICS 493130). OSHA activity number 347257032.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
GULF COAST CO-OP
Site address
319 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE
City
ROBSTOWN
State
TX
ZIP
78380
Mailing
319 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE, ROBSTOWN, TX 78380

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
493130
Employees
11
Ownership type
A

Citations

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 A01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7098.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1): 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.    On or about January 30, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace, employees conducted grain handling operations, the employer did not keep a clean and orderly workplace by not disposing of out of service grain handling equipment such as but not limited to fans, motors, cowls, metal housing placed along side of the grain bins near grain bin #5.  The out of service grain handling equipment creates refuge cover for vermin, snakes and poisonous insects.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $7098

1910.157 E03

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7098.00 · Current $5323.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check.   On or about January 30, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace, portable fire extinguishers were not annually checked at areas such as but not limited to:   Instance 1.  The fire extinguisher in the break room  Instance 2. The fire extinguisher in the grain pit
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5323
  • — Z (S) $7098

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7098.00 · Current $7098.00

General-duty citation text

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:   On or about January 30, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace, employees conducted grain handling operations throughout the facility, the employees were exposed to unguarded rotating blower fans and rotating shafts at areas such as but not limited to grain bin #5 and in other areas.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $7098
  • — Z (S) $7098

1910.303 B02

Other-than-serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7098.00 · Current $7098.00

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.   On or about January 30, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace, the circuit breaker panel located at the break room was not labeled in accordance with the installation and use of electrical equipment.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $7098
  • — Z (S) $7098

1910.303 B07 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7098.00 · Current $5323.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused opening in electrical cabinets were not effectively closed provide substantially equivalent protection to the equipment.   On or about January 30, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace, the circuit breaker panel openings, located at the break room area were uncovered.  Employees are not protected from making contact with energized electrical circuits.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5323
  • — Z (S) $7098

1910.272 G01 II

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7098.00 · Current $7098.00

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 out.    On or about January 30, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace, employees conducted grain handling operations, in grain bin (silo) #7 while the grain sweep auger was energized and was not disconnected / locked out and tagged out.  Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards resulting in amputations or death.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $7098
  • — Z (S) $7098

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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 347257032.