Legacy Cooperative's Nebraska grain elevator faces over $500,000 in OSHA penalties for safety violations, including combustible dust buildup.
Legacy Cooperative's Hemingford grain elevator in Nebraska faces over $500,000 in penalties from OSHA for safety violations, including dangerous combustible dust buildup. The investigation revealed two willful and 22 serious violations. This follows a complaint about unsafe conditions. Concurrently, OSHA is expanding a regional program to enhance safety in the grain handling industry, addressing numerous injuries and fatalities in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.
October 03, 2024
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