Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i): The permit for entering bins, silos, or tanks in the grain handling facility did not certify that the precautions contained in 29 CFR 1910.272(g) had been implemented prior to employees entering the bins, silos, or tanks: The employer is failing to protect four contractor employees from electrical shock and electrocution hazards. This was most recently documented on or about September 6, 2019 when four contractor employees were working inside grain silo bin #258 located at 15662 258th Road, Cummings, Kansas. The contractor employees were exposed to electrical shock and electrocution hazards while preparing to exit the bin through the new construction opening on the south side of the grain bin silo. The 3 phase 480 volt power lines, on the outside of the bin, approximately six feet below the construction opening were not de-energized and locked out. The bin entry permit, prepared by the host employer, certified that the power lines below the construction opening were de-energized.