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Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
NAICS 493130 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating bulk farm product warehousing and storage facilities (except refrigerated). Grain elevators primarily engaged in storage are included in this industry.
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For Farm Product Warehousing and Storage, the saved research highlights bailee liability, property, grain dust explosion. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What commodities are stored, and are they customer-owned, purchased outright, or a mix?
- What is the total licensed storage capacity and typical peak-season inventory value?
- Is the facility state-licensed as a public grain warehouse, and is a surety bond currently in place?
- What fumigants or pest control chemicals are used or stored on-site?
- Are confined space entry procedures and safety programs formally documented?
- Are any grain merchandising, buying, or dealer activities conducted alongside storage?
- For Farm Product Warehousing and Storage, what should the underwriter know about prior grain spoilage, contamination, or warehouse receipt shortfall losses?
- For Farm Product Warehousing and Storage, what should the underwriter know about facilities in high-wind or tornado-prone corridors with significant unprotected bin values?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Operating refrigerated warehousing and storage facilities: 493120 — Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage;
- Storing grains and field beans (i.e., grain elevators) as an incidental activity to sales: 424510 — Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers
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Farm product warehousing and storage facilities — most commonly grain elevators — receive, weigh, grade, dry, store, and load out bulk agricultural commodities such as corn, soybeans, wheat, and other field crops. Facilities typically handle large volumes of customer-owned grain held under storage tickets or contracts, as well as grain purchased outright. Operations often include bucket elevators, conveyor systems, grain dryers, and large steel or concrete storage bins.
Questions to investigate
- What commodities are stored, and are they customer-owned, purchased outright, or a mix?
- What is the total licensed storage capacity and typical peak-season inventory value?
- Is the facility state-licensed as a public grain warehouse, and is a surety bond currently in place?
- What fumigants or pest control chemicals are used or stored on-site?
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