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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1049799.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,300.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 10/14/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 10/12/2015
Final Order: 04/28/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/28/2016 | $3,300.00 | 10/14/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/29/2016 | $5,500.00 | 10/14/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/22/2015 | $5,500.00 | 10/14/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards. a. On or about March 23, 2015, 4th floor of feed mill, feed processing bins vented grain product dust inside the building during feed processing. b. On or about March 23, 2015, 3rd floor of feed mill, night shift employees were not informed of oxygen-acetylene torch cutting in mash feed bin 84 during feed processing. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that an appropriate venting and control of hot work is in place. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method of abatement is to follow NFPA 51B and 61 Standards for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2013 Edition.