Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 III Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1272035.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,880.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/15/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/03/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/04/2018
Related Event Code (REC): I;R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/04/2018 | $0.00 | 04/03/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/15/2018 | $3,880.00 | 04/03/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B 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 the presence of combustible gases, vapors, and toxic agents and for oxygen content prior to employee entry: On or about October 19, 2017, at this grain handling facility, the employer failed to conduct atmosphere testing for the presence of combustible gases, vapors, toxic agents, and oxygen content. This exposed employees to asphyxiation hazards and/or toxic substances.