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Standard Cited: 19100145 C03 Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags.
Inspection Nr: 994617.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,680.00
Issuance Date: 02/05/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/25/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/25/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/25/2015 | $1,680.00 | 02/25/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2015 | $2,800.00 | 02/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s): The employer does not ensure that safety instruction signs are used where there is a need for general instructions relative to safety measures. This violation occurred on or about September 10, 2014, in the mixing area where employees were exposed to dust explosion, deflagration and fire hazards when mixing commodities for animal feed without posting warning signs to alert employee to the hazards of combustible dust. Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that safety instruction signs are used where there is a need for general instructions relative to safety measures.