Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.272(m)(4): The employer did not implement procedures in the grain handling facility for the use of tags and locks which would prevent the inadvertent application of energy or motion to equipment being repaired, serviced, or adjusted, which could result in employee injury; and/or locks and tags were not removed in accordance with established procedures by the employee installing them or, if unavailable, by his or her supervisor: (a) Throughout the facility, Grain Legs; On or about April 4 ,2024, the employer did not implement written lockout procedures for servicing and maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, changing chains and cups, belts, and bearings. (b) South Plant - Grinding Plant, 1st Floor, Shaker; On or about April 11, 2024, the employer did not implement written lockout procedures for servicing and maintenance tasks including replacing the motor. (c) Boiler; On or about April 14, 2024, the employer did not implement written lockout procedures for servicing and maintenance tasks. (d) Throughout the facility; On or about April 18, 2024, the employer did not implement written lockout procedures for servicing and maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, the addition of new auger(s) (i.e. MTRI rebuild) and changing out indicators and steam lines on the destoner. (e) Throughout the facility; On or about April 18, 2024, the employer did not implement written lockout procedures for servicing and maintenance tasks per the dust collection systems. (f) North Plant, 2nd Floor - Buhler Roller Mill Lines 1 & 2; On or about April 19, 2024, the employer did not implement written lockout procedures for employees that clean the roller mill lines. (g) North Plant, 2nd Floor FOM Auger; On or about April 30, 2024, the employer did not implement written lockout procedures for performing servicing and maintenance tasks such as cleaning and unplugging the auger.