OSHA Inspection: LEGACY FARMERS COOPERATIVE

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $14,895 · Current $11,171 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii):Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Custar, Ohio: On or about March 31, 2025, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures for the "long belt" conveyor located at the north end of the grain elevator basement, identified specific steps to follow to render the electrical energy source safe.  Procedures lacked a statement of intended use, specific steps for shutting down and isolating energy sources, placement of lockout devices, and for verification of isolation. Employees were exposed to being caught in rotating parts and/or nip points when unjamming and cleaning the conveyor.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $14,895 · Current $11,171 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed.  Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Custar, Ohio: On or about March 31, 2025, a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures was not performed to ensure that lockout/tagout procedures and requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147 were being followed.  The employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the "long belt" conveyor located at the north end of the grain elevator basement was inspected for deficiencies and to verify procedures were properly implemented.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 2, 2025

Abate by

Jul 14, 2025

Penalty

Initial $14,895 · Current $11,171 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Custar, Ohio: On or about March 31, 2025, an employee performing unjamming and cleaning activities at the main lower conveyor, or "long belt," located at the north end of the grain elevator basement, sustained an arm amputation injury after being caught in rotating parts/nip points created by the equipment's rotating head pulley.  The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps were implemented to control the equipment's electrical energy source prior to the maintenance task - the employer did not: - Ensure that equipment was turned off or shut down. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.