OSHA Inspection: BEACHNER GRAIN INC

Issued

Nov 20, 2025

Abate by

May 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $11,916

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 September 9, 2025,  In the Bronson grain bin, employee(s) performing housekeeping activities were exposed to amputation hazards. The employer did not provide initial training to new employee(s) prior to entering grain bins. Instance of failure as a result of inadequate or lack of training include but are not limited to:  1. Failure to recognize the potential for atmospheric hazards and requirement to test the air quality of a grain bin prior to entering.  2. Failure to perform either entrant or attendant related duties during grain bin entry. 3. Failure to recognize the requirement to lock out the sweeper and auger to prevent mechanical hazards during grain bin entry.  4.  Failure to recognize the requirement of the bin entry team to fill out a bin entry permit that needs to be reviewed and made available to the entry team throughout the bin entry.

Issued

Nov 20, 2025

Abate by

May 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $11,916 · Current $11,916

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 September 9, 2025,  In the Bronson grain bin, employee(s) performing housekeeping activities were exposed to amputation hazards. The employer did not lock out the auger or sweeper prior to employees entering the grain bin.

Issued

Nov 20, 2025

Abate by

May 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $8,513 · Current $8,513

General-duty citation text

1910.272(g)(5)  The employee acting as observer shall be trained in rescue procedures, including notification methods for obtaining additional assistance. 29 CFR  1910.272(g)(3):In the grain handling facility an observer, equipped to provide assistance, was not stationed outside the bin, silo, or tank being entered by an employee:  On or about September 9, 2025,  In the Bronson grain bin, employee(s) performing housekeeping activities were exposed to amputation hazards. The employer did not keep an observer stationed outside of the grain bin to monitor the entrant.

Issued

Nov 20, 2025

Abate by

Apr 6, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4):Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  Employees engaged in material movement using the Mitsubishi forklift, were exposed to struck-by hazards when using modified forks to move material. The forks were modified without the prior approval by the manufacturer.