Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 III Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1470446.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,048.00
Current Penalty: $4,048.00
Issuance Date: 09/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/13/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/13/2020 | $4,048.00 | 11/13/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/15/2020 | $4,048.00 | 10/14/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(iii): The atmosphere within a bin, silo, or tank in the grain handling facility was not tested for oxygen content prior to employee entry: On or about March 18, 2020, at Valley View Agri-Systems Bin #14, the employer did not test the atmosphere of the grain silo prior to having an employee enter the top door into a confined space. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of encountering combustible gases and vapors.
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