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Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 III Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1633575.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,465.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/24/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/31/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/31/2023 | $0.00 | 03/24/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2023 | $4,465.00 | 03/24/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B 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 prior to employee entry: Pettisville Grain Co. located at 1825 County Road DE in Pettisville, Ohio 43553: On or about October 27, 2022 the employer did not ensure that the internal atmosphere of grain storage structures were tested for combustible gases, vapors, or other agents prior to entry. Employees performing cleaning tasks in grain storage bins #8 and #9 were exposed to hazards associated with an oxygen deficient atmosphere such as, not limited to, mental confusion, loss of judgment, loss of coordination, weakness, nausea, fainting, loss of consciousness and death.