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OSHA Inspection: PLANTERS GRAIN COOPERATIVE

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of PLANTERS GRAIN COOPERATIVE in 781 HWY 181, TAFT, TX 78390 (NAICS 493130). OSHA activity number 347268336.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
PLANTERS GRAIN COOPERATIVE
Site address
781 HWY 181
City
TAFT
State
TX
ZIP
78390
Mailing
200 NORTH VOSS, ODEM, TX 78370

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
493130
Employees
35
Ownership type
A

Citations

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 A01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $12421.00 · 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 31, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace employees conducted grain handling operations, an employee entered grain bin #2 and the walking working surfaces were not clear of knee-deep grain, the employee lost balance and stepped into a rotating floor auger in operation.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $12421

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $12421.00 · Current $9315.00 Reduced

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 31, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace employees conducted grain handling operations entered grain bin (silo) #2 via the entrance ladder and stepped on the unguarded motor and pulley assembly to gain access inside the grain bin.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $9315
  • — Z (S) $12421

1910.272 E01

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $12421.00 · Current $9315.00 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 assignments would expose them to new hazards in the grain handling facilities.    On or about January 31, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace employees conducted grain handling operations, the employer did not provide adequate training to newly hired employees that all electrical equipment which presents a danger to the employees inside grain bin #2 shall be disconnected, lockout tagged out prior to entry.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $9315
  • — Z (S) $12421

1910.272 G01 II

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $12421.00 · Current $9315.00 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.  On or about January 31, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace employees conducted, grain handling operations, in grain bin (silo) #2 while the floor 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) $9315
  • — Z (S) $12421

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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 347268336.