OSHA Inspection: LEWIS-CLARK TERMINAL, INC.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1700.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from material handling devices:     (a) In that derricks used to move materials from the ground level to the top level of grain elevators were not constructed in accordance with any manufacturer specifications, consensus standards or the approval of a professional engineer.    (b) In that the spout installed on the west grain tower facing east was not constructed or installed in accordance with any manufacturer specifications, consensus standards or the approval of a professional engineer.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.43(b)(1): Modifications (such as adding counterweights) that might affect the powered industrial trucks capacity or safety were performed without either the manufacturer's prior written approval, or the written approval of a professional engineer experienced with the equipment who had consulted with the manufacturer.  (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that the Gehl Turbo 4835 skid steer had been modified by having an attachment point welded to the bucket so that the skid steer could be used in conjunction with a derrick to lift materials, and that this modification was not approved by the manufacturer or a professional engineer.   (b) On or about April 23, 2014 the inspection revealed that the Fiat-Allis front end loader had been modified by having an attachment point welded onto the back counterweight so that the loader could be used in conjunction with a derrick to lift materials, and that this modification was not approved by the manufacturer or a professional engineer.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $1020.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(k) is applicable to employment by 29 CFR 1917.1(a)(2)(v): Receiving pit feed openings in the grain handling facility, such as truck or railcar receiving pits, were not covered by grates which had a maximum opening width of 2 1/2 inches:   (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that the grain receiving pit openings in the flat house had a maximum opening of greater than 2 1/2 inches, potentially exposing employees to serious injury.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) is applicable to employment by 29 CFR 1917.1(a)(2)(iv): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from electrical hazards because they were not provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment when changing out fuses on energized panels in the east and west electrical rooms.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $1360.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.48(a)(1): Danger zones at or adjacent to conveyors were not guarded to protect employees.  (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from an exposed ingoing nip point on the barge loading conveyor, located near the east grain elevator entrance door by the barge access catwalk.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2040.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.151(b)(1): Danger zones on machines and equipment used by employees were not guarded.     (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from an unguarded belt and pulley and an unguarded pinch point between two rollers on the Carter Dockage Tester style XT2 located in the grain lab.      (b) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from exposed gears on the winches at the East Grain Spout cement pad level.      (c) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that employees were potentially exposed to serious injury from the Jet horizontal bandsaw that did not have a guard over the entirety of the unused portion of the blade. The bandsaw was located in the new shop between the east and west grain elevators.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) is applicable to employment by 29 CFR 1917.1(a)(2)(iv) that incorporates the General Industry requirement: The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that the top outlet at the east barge loading area was not grounded.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i) is applicable to employment by 29 CFR 1917.1(a)(2)(iv) that incorporates the General Industry Requirement: Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  Or In The Alternative:   29 CFR 1917.51(a): Hand tools used by employees were not maintained in safe operating condition:   (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed a 7 inch grinder with no nameplate to indicate the manufacturer that had a cord with damaged outer insulation. The grinder was located in the east shop at the time of the inspection.   (b) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed a Milwaukee tool referred to as "the nibbler" that had a cord with damaged outer insulation. The Milwaukee tool was located in the east shop at the time of the inspection.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.26(d)(2): Stretchers were not kept in close vicinity of the vessel and/or positioned so as to avoid damage to the stretcher.   (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that there was no stokes basket stretcher in the immediate vicinity of the east barge loading area.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.45(k)(2): A designated person did not thoroughly inspect all functional components and accessible structural features of each crane or derrick at monthly intervals.  (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that the employer did not ensure that the derrick on top of the east grain elevator and all of its functional components were inspected monthly.   (b) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that the employer did not ensure that the derrick on top of the west grain elevator and all of its function components were inspected monthly.

Issued

2013-05-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1917.50(c)(2): Bulk cargo spouts and suckers, together with any portable extensions and rigging or outriggers supporting them vertically, were not examined annually.   (a) On or about April 23, 2013 the inspection revealed that the west grain loading spout had not been inspected since it was purchased from another owner on or about May of 2012, and that that no records were maintained to show the most recent inspection.