Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G03 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1480114.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $8,501.50
Issuance Date: 09/17/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/14/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/13/2020 | $8,501.50 | 10/14/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/17/2020 | $12,145.00 | 10/14/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(3): In the grain handling facility communications (visual, voice, or signal line) were not maintained between the observer and employee entering the bin, silo, or tank: On or about June 15, 2020, at Grain Bins 67 and 69 the observer left his observation position, after an employee had entered the grain bin, exposing employee to atmospheric hazards, engulfment, and struck-by hazards.