TAFT GRAIN & ELEVATOR CO INC
HWY 181 N, TAFT, TX 78390
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Inspection records
Aug 22, 2013#339350613Aug 22, 2013Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#339350613$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339350613
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 22, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 22, 2013
- Closed
- Aug 26, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 702 1/2 Us Highway 181, Taft, TX 78390
- Industry
- 424510 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Aug 20, 2013#339330649Aug 20, 2013Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#339330649$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339330649
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 20, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 2013
- Closed
- Aug 23, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 702 1/2 N. Highway 181, Taft, TX 78390
- Industry
- 424510 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Nov 17, 2010#315178475Nov 17, 2010Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Health#315178475$10,50018 viol.18 violations$10,500 in penalties
Inspection #315178475
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 17, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 15, 2011
- Contested
- May 31, 2011
- Final Order
- Sep 4, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 18, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 18 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $42,000
- Penalties on Record
- $10,500
- Site Address
- 702 1/2 N. Highway 181, Taft, TX 78390
- Industry
- 424510 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 23 | $3,000 | $750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 4 | 23 | $3,000 | $750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Serious | 1 | 23 | $3,000 | $750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 II | Serious | 2 | 23 | $3,000 | $750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| 01005A | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 23 | $3,000 | $750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| 01005B | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Serious | 3 | 23 | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 9, 2010#315172338Nov 9, 2010FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#315172338$36,5007 viol.7 violations$36,500 in penalties
Inspection #315172338
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 9, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 2011
- Contested
- May 31, 2011
- Final Order
- Sep 7, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 22, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 9
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 5 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $146,000
- Penalties on Record
- $36,500
- Site Address
- 702 1/2 N. Highway 181, Taft, TX 78390
- Industry
- 424510 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is trapped by grain cave in
Violations
Violation list (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 E01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $3,000 | $750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 7, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 E02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $3,000 | $750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| 02001 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 G01 I | Willful | 1 | 6 | $35,000 | $8,750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| 02002 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 G01 II | Willful | 1 | 5 | $35,000 | $8,750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| 02003 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 G02 | Willful | 1 | 4 | $35,000 | $8,750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
| 02004A | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 G03 | Willful | 1 | 5 | $35,000 | $8,750 | Sep 4, 2012 | May 31, 2011 | Sep 4, 2012 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 6, 1994#103577524Jul 6, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103577524$9,52546 viol.46 violations$9,525 in penalties
Inspection #103577524
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 24, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 46
- Violation Types
- 23 serious, 23 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,750
- Penalties on Record
- $9,525
- Site Address
- 702 1/2 N. Highway 181, Taft, TX 78390
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 46 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,250 | $625 | Sep 5, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II | Other | 4 | 4 | $750 | $100 | Sep 5, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Other | 3 | 4 | $1,000 | $100 | Sep 5, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 D07 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,250 | $750 | Aug 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 D13 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 6 | 5 | $1,250 | $750 | Aug 7, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 46 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 27, 1987#100657774Jul 27, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100657774$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #100657774
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 1987
- Closed
- Nov 2, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy. 181 North, Taft, TX 78390
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 26, 1987 | - | - |
Jul 23, 1985#100303122Jul 23, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100303122$1209 viol.9 violations$120 in penalties
Inspection #100303122
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 23, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1985
- Closed
- Oct 8, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- Hwy 181 N, Taft, TX 78390
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $120 | $60 | Aug 26, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $120 | $60 | Aug 26, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B07 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1985 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 B01 VI | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 12, 1985 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 19, 1984#888024Sep 19, 1984Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#888024$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #888024
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 1984
- Closed
- Jan 19, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 181, Taft, TX 78390
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
8 inspections, 1984 to 2013. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: farm product raw material merchant wholesalers reported 3.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.0%; NAICS 4245 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source