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29 CFR 1928.57: Guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins

Subpart D—Safety for Agricultural Equipment

658citations since 2015
367employers cited
91%serious, willful or repeat
$2,990median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1928.57 658 times since 2015, against 367 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $3,132,458 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1928.57(a)(6) · 109 citations

(6) Operating instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he is or will be involved, including at least the following safe operating practices:

1928.57(a)(11) · 71 citations

(11) Servicing and maintenance. Whenever a moving machinery part presents a hazard during servicing or maintenance, the engine shall be stopped, the power source disconnected, and all machine movement stopped before servicing or maintenance is performed, except where the employer can establish that:

1928.57(c)(2)(i) · 57 citations

(2) Other power transmission components. (i) The mesh or nip-points of all power driven gears, belts, chains, sheaves, pulleys, sprockets, and idlers shall be guarded.

1928.57(a)(6)(iii) · 52 citations

(iii) Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing, adjusting, cleaning, or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment;

1928.57(a)(6)(v) · 42 citations

(v) Lock out electrical power before performing maintenance or service on farmstead equipment.

1928.57(a)(7)(i) · 42 citations

(i) Through the installation and use of a guard or shield or guarding by location;

1928.57(a)(6)(iv) · 30 citations

(iv) Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating the machine;

1928.57(a)(7) · 30 citations

(7) Methods of guarding. Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, each employer shall protect employees from coming into contact with hazards created by moving machinery parts as follows:

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  • Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 604
  • Wholesale Trade 21
  • Manufacturing 13
  • Retail Trade 6
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 5
  • Transportation and Warehousing 4

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