OSHA Inspection: MFA INC

Issued

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

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.  On or about May 17, 2024, an employee was exposed to engulfment hazards as a result of employer's failure to ensure that the conveyor for Bin #8 was deenergized, disconnected, locked-out and tagged, blocked-off, or otherwise prevented from operating by other equally effective means or methods before Employee #2 entered Bin #8.

Issued

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(g)(2):When entering the grain handling facility bins, silos, or tanks from the top, employees did not wear a body harness with lifeline, or use a boatswain's chair that met the requirements of Subpart D, 29 CFR 1910.28(j)  On or about May 17, 2024, employer did not ensure that Employee #2 was wearing harness and connected to an anchor point approved for top entries at all times while standing or walking on grain of a depth that posed an engulfment hazard inside of Bin #8.

Issued

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(g)(4):The employer did not provide equipment for rescue operations, which was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered:  On or about May 17, 2024, employer failed to ensure that rescue equipment appropriate for the type of bin being entered was requested and provided, exposing Employee #2 to engulfment hazard.

Issued

2024-11-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(g)(4):The employer did not provide equipment for rescue operations, which was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered:  On or about May 17, 2024, employer failed to ensure that rescue equipment appropriate for the type of bin being entered was requested and provided, exposing Employee #3 to engulfment hazard.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  On or about May 17th, 2024, an employee engaged in cleaning duties was exposed to a fall hazard in excess of 6 feet to the ground, while standing on a conveyor used to convey material from Bin #8.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(g)(1)(i):The permit for entering bins, silos, or tanks in the grain handling facility did not certify that the precautions contained in 29 CFR 1910.272(g) had been implemented prior to employees entering the bins, silos, or tanks:  On or about May 17, 2024, employees were exposed to engulfment hazards as a result of employer?s failure to ensure permit was properly completed before employees entered Bin #8.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

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:  On or about May 17, 2024, employees were exposed to engulfment hazards as a result of employer?s failure to ensure that the conveyor for Bin #8 was deenergized, disconnected, locked-out and tagged, blocked-off, or otherwise prevented from operating by other equally effective means or methods before Employee #1 entered Bin #8

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(g)(2): Whenever an employee enters a grain storage structure from a level at or above the level of the stored grain or grain products, or whenever an employee walks or stands on or in stored grain of a depth which poses an engulfment hazard, the employer shall equip the employee with a body harness with lifeline, or a boatswain's chair that meets the requirements of subpart D of this part. The lifeline shall be so positioned, and of sufficient length, to prevent the employee from sinking further than waist-deep in the grain. Exception: Where the employer can demonstrate that the protection required by this paragraph is not feasible or creates a greater hazard, the employer shall provide an alternative means of protection which is demonstrated to prevent the employee from sinking further than waist-deep in the grain:  On or about May 17, 2024, employer did not ensure that Employee #1 was wearing harness and connected to an anchor point approved for top entries at all times while standing or walking on grain of a depth that posed an engulfment hazard inside of Bin #8.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $16131.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(g)(4):The employer did not provide equipment for rescue operations, which was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered:  On or about May 17, 2024, employer failed to ensure that rescue equipment appropriate for the type of bin being entered was requested and provided, exposing Employee #1 to engulfment hazard.

Issued

2024-10-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.272(g)(1)(iii):The atmosphere within a bin, silo, or tank in the grain handling facility was not tested for oxygen content prior to employee entry:  On or about May 17, 2024, employees were exposed to potential atmospheric hazards as the atmosphere was not tested before employees entered Bin #8.