OSHA Inspection: COCHRAN OIL MILL & GINNERY

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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.  a.) On or about June 5, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that, the JCB Loadall (model 535V140, serial number JCB5APXGK02337616) was equipped with a bucket shovel attachment that was not approved by the manufacturer.  b.) On or about July 11, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that, the JLG telehandler (model G9-43A, serial number 0160010119) was equipped with a bucket shovel attachment that was not approved by the manufacturer.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.  a.) On or about June 5, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that, there were no markings to identify the bucket shovel attachment and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with the load laterally centered, nor were the load charts updated on the JCB Loadall (model 535V140, serial number JCB5APXGK02337616) to reflect the bucket attachment.  b.) On or about July 11, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that, there were no markings to identify the bucket shovel attachment and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with the load laterally centered, nor were the load charts updated on the JLG telehandler (model G9-43A, serial number 0160010119) to reflect the bucket attachment.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(G): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on fork and attachment adaptation, operation and limitations.  a.) On or about June 5, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards, in that, training on fork and attachment adaptation, operation and limitations specific to the bucket shovel attachments used on the JCB Loadall and JLG telehandler was not provided to operators.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $16131.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructed forward view.  a.) On or about June 5, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that, employees operating the JCB Loadall (model 535V140, serial number JCB5APXGK02337616) equipped with a bucket shovel attachment (D & E 2.75-yard bucket, model GP Bucket, serial number 28179GR1) that obstructed the forward view of the path of travel were not required to travel with the load trailing.  IN THE ALTERNATIVE:   29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6): Industrial truck drivers were not required to keep a clear view of the path of travel.  a.) On or about June 5, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that, employees were permitted to operate the JCB Loadall (model 535V140, serial number JCB5APXGK02337616) equipped with a bucket shovel attachment (D & E 2.75-yard bucket, model GP Bucket, serial number 28179GR1) that obstructed the forward view of the path of travel.

Issued

2024-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  a.) On or about June 5, 2024, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that, a portable fire extinguisher was on the ground behind the fertilizer mixer, not mounted, located and identified so it was readily accessible.