Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J01 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1508322.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,728.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/21/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 08/17/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 07/16/2021
Final Order: 03/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/06/2023 | $5,000.00 | 08/17/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/19/2021 | $10,728.00 | 07/16/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/21/2021 | $10,728.00 | 07/16/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1):The employer failed to implement its written housekeeping program to best reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment and other exposed surfaces. The employer is failing to protect employees from explosion hazards associated with grain dust accumulations greater than 1/8th of an inch. The employer's housekeeping program did not address frequency of cleaning of priority areas. This was most recently documented on December 31, 2020, at the worksite located at 438 County Road 11002, Adrian, Missouri. The employer's housekeeping program did not address the frequency of cleaning of the priority areas.