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Standard Cited: 19100272 J02 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1630115.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/12/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/21/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2023 | $0.00 | 04/21/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/12/2023 | $10,938.00 | 04/21/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever the exceeded 8-Jan inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators: On or about December 12, 2012, employees engaged in grain handling activities were exposed to fire and explosion hazards, and the employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever the amount exceeded 1/8 inch at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators. The following areas had dust accumulation ranging from 1.5 inches to greater than 6 inches: A. Head House, Elevator #1, B. Head House, Elevator #2, and C. Connection Tunnel between two Elevators.