Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section 5(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were 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, fire hazards, and falls hazards at elevated work platforms that lacked adequate means of egress: a. On or about June 1, 2017, and at times prior at the feed mill, the work platforms including but not limited to the platform between bin 3 and the scales was reduced to less than 22 inches in width where machine parts protruded into the walkway. Employees at the platform were not provided with adequate egress for emergencies. b. On or about June 1, 2017, and at times prior at the feed mill, adequate illumination was not provided for the work platform between bin 3 and the scales where employees climb a fixed ladder to access the work platform. Employees were not provided with adequate egress for emergencies.