Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1219193.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/15/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $9,760.00
Current Penalty: $5,850.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/27/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/27/2017 | $5,850.00 | 06/15/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2017 | $9,760.00 | 05/04/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(ii): All mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment which presents a danger to employees inside grain storage structures shall be deenergized and shall be disconnected, locked-out and tagged, blocked-off, or otherwise prevented from operating by other equally effective means or methods. On or about October 15, 2016 employees entered grain bin number 2 from the top and were standing on the grain while the unload auger was running. employees were exposed to engulfment from flowing grain upon unexpected start-up of the auger. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).