OSHA Inspection: ROCK BOTTOM DAIRY

Issued

2024-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $10800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.760(a)(1): Each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level was not protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, or fall restraint systems.  a) Rock Bottom Dairy - Pole Barn: On or about August 15, 2024 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to falls from 16 feet to approximately 24.1 feet during installation and material handling of metal roof deck panels.       Note* Abatement certification AND supporting documentation of correction are required for this item.

Issued

2024-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.761(b): The employer did not train each employee exposed to a fall hazard in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.761:  a) Rock Bottom Dairy - Pole Barn: On or about August 15, 2024 and at times prior thereto; the employer failed to ensure employees engaged in metal roof decking were trained on how to recognize fall hazards and protect themselves from falls.  Employees were exposed to 16-24.1 foot falls from a low-sloped roof deck.        Note* Abatement certification AND supporting documentation of correction are required for this item.

Issued

2024-11-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(2):The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  Rock Bottom Dairy: The employer failed to report the hospitalization of an employee who fell from a 24.1 foot pole barn on August, 15 2024.

Issued

2024-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(b)(1): Conductors entering boxes, cabinets, and fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed:   (a) Rock Bottom Dairy Pole Barn:   Workers were using a rented SkyJack scissor lift (SJ6826RT 4x4) during metal decking installation activities.  The fitting for the flexible cable entering the operator control box was broken/separated.  This exposed the individual wires to damage from the opening.  NOTE: Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

2024-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   (a) Rock Bottom Dairy Pole Barn:   Workers were using a rented SkyJack scissor lift (SJ6826RT 4x4) during metal decking installation activities.  The fitting for the flexible cable entering the operator control box was broken/separated.  The individual wires applied pull directly to the terminals.  NOTE: Certification of corrective action is required for this item.