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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 K Grain handling facilities.
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Inspection Nr: 1484600.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $5,398.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/14/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/08/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/24/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/24/2020 | $0.00 | 10/08/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/14/2020 | $5,398.00 | 10/08/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(k): Receiving pit feed openings in the grain handling facility, such as truck or railcar receiving pits, were not covered by grates which had a maximum opening width of 2 1/2 inches: At the truck unloading pit, grate number one contained openings in the grate that measured approximately 3.5 to 4 inches, exposing employees to a possible explosion hazard due to potential tramp metal and foreign objects being introduced into the grain conveyance system.