Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G03 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1479030.015
Citation: 01002E
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/10/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/08/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/23/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/23/2020 | $0.00 | 12/08/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/10/2020 | $0.00 | 12/08/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002E Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(3): In the grain handling facility an observer, equipped to provide assistance, was not stationed outside the bin, silo, or tank being entered by an employee: (a) On or about June 10, 2020, and at times prior to that date for the employee who suffered fatal injuries after entering a grain bin with approximately 20,000 bushels of crusted sunflower seeds in Bin 133 at 2147 77th Avenue SE in Pingree, North Dakota. (b) On or about May 21, 2020, and at times prior to that date for employees exposed to potential health and safety hazards while working alone inside grain bins at 2147 77th Avenue SE in Pingree, North Dakota.