Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J03 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1641641.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $15,625.00
Issuance Date: 06/07/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/05/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 06/29/2023
Final Order: 07/19/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/19/2024 | $15,625.00 | 07/05/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | 07/05/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | 07/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(3):The use of compressed air to blow dust from ledges, walls, and other areas shall only be permitted when all machinery that presents an ignition source in the area is shut-down, and all other known potential ignition sources in the area are removed or controlled. Employees engaged in soy bean operations at 130 North Broad Street, Fremont, Nebraska 68025 were exposed to explosions hazards in that employees were using compressed air to clean while ignition sources were present.