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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J01 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1099598.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/30/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/21/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 04/21/2016
Final Order: 10/20/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/20/2016 | $7,000.00 | 09/21/2016 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/22/2016 | $5,000.00 | 04/21/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2016 | $5,000.00 | 04/21/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program that established the frequency and the method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces: Employees engaged in grain handling activities were exposed to fire and explosion hazards in that housekeeping procedures were not followed in nonpriority areas resulting in accumulation of combustible grain dust greater than one inch in depth across the platform between bins 1, 2, 3, and 4.