OSHA Inspection: CABERY FERTILIZER, INC.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3826.00 · Current $2678.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about August 13, 2025, employees working in the chemical storage area were exposed to injury from fire and other emergencies and the employer failed to ensure the emergency exit on the south side of the chemical storage area was unobstructed.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2870.00 · Current $2009.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  On or about August 13, 2025, employees working in and around the chemical storage shed were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Propionic acid, Butanic acid, and Liberty 280 SL Herbicide because the emergency eyewash and shower station was blocked by materials preventing immediate access in case of an emergency.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6753.00 · Current $4727.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  On or about August 13, 2025, employees were exposed to injury while working from and around the Komatsu forklift because the rear strobe light and front light were inoperable, and the employer did not take the forklift of service.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about August 13, 2025, employees were exposed to injury while working from and around the Komatsu forklift because the employer did not ensure daily inspections were being conducted before the forklift was placed into service.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On or about August 13, 2025, fire extinguishers in the chemical shed were not visually inspected at least monthly.