MINERVA, OH —
OSHA Inspection: MINERVA DAIRY, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MINERVA DAIRY, INC. in 430 RADLOFF AVE, MINERVA, OH 44657 (NAICS 311513). OSHA activity number 348805383.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MINERVA DAIRY, INC.
- Site address
- 430 RADLOFF AVE
- City
- MINERVA
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 44657
- Mailing
- 430 RADLOFF AVE., MINERVA, OH 44657
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311513
- Employees
- 85
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Abate by
- Aug 13, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $7,035 · Current $4,924 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: A. On or about March 12, 2026, and times thereafter, the employer did not ensure procedures were developed and utilized in the control of potentially hazardous electrical energy that powers for quality control employees that are completing post production sampling on enclosed finishing vat (EFV) number 1. B. On or about March 12, 2026, and times thereafter, the employer did not ensure procedures were developed and utilized in the control of potentially hazardous electrical energy for quality control employees that are completing post production sampling on enclosed finishing vat (EFV) number 2.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4924
- — Z (S) $7035
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Abate by
- Aug 13, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation: A. On or about March 12, 2026, and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure authorized employees were provided training in the process and function of the energy control program to ensure they understood the program and had the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. Quality control employees were actively inspecting and sampling in enclosed finishing vats (EFV 1 ) and weren't trained to fully de-energize before doing so exposing them to potential caught in hazards. B. On or about March 12, 2026, and at times thereafter, the employer did not ensure authorized employees were provided training in the process and function of the energy control program to ensure they understood the program and had the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls. Quality control employees were actively inspecting and sampling in enclosed finishing vats (EFV 2 ) and weren't trained to fully de-energize before doing so exposing them to potential caught in hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Abate by
- Aug 13, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $7,035 · Current $4,924 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: A. On or about March 12, 2026, and times thereafter, the employer did not ensure employees operating the enclosed finishing vat (EFV) number 1 were protected by one or more methods of machine guarding including but not limited to rotating parts of an internal auger. B. On or about March 12, 2026, and times thereafter, the employer did not ensure employees operating the enclosed finishing vat (EFV) number 2 were protected by one or more methods of machine guarding including but not limited to rotating parts of an internal auger.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4924
- — Z (S) $7035
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- May 13, 2026
- Abate by
- Aug 13, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: On or about March 12, 2026, the employer did not ensure the horizonal rotating drive shaft powering the augers of enclosed finishing vat (EFV 3) was enclosed exposing employees to a caught in hazard during cheese production.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 348805383.
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