Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J02 II Grain handling facilities.
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Inspection Nr: 1099598.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/30/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/21/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 04/21/2016
Final Order: 10/20/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/20/2016 | $0.00 | 04/21/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/22/2016 | $5,000.00 | 04/21/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2016 | $5,000.00 | 04/21/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever the exceeded 1/8 of an inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators: Employees engaged in grain handling activities were exposed to fire and explosion hazards in that housekeeping procedures were not followed in priority areas resulting in accumulation of combustible grain dust greater than five inches in depth in the soft stock basement.