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Standard Cited: 19100272 J02 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1100136.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/14/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/10/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/04/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/04/2016 | $2,500.00 | 02/10/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/14/2016 | $5,000.00 | 02/10/2016 | 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 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 fugitive grain dust in excess of 1/8 inch in the following locations: a) The West Annex Tunnel where the shaft goes into the leg (depth of 1 1/4 inches) b) In the boot pit (depth of 11 1/2 inches)