Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J02 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1044390.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/12/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/31/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/31/2015 | $4,900.00 | 08/12/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2015 | $7,000.00 | 08/12/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever the exceeded 8-Jan inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators: Work site located at 107 Railroad Ave, Morrill, NE; throughout the facility: The employer has failed to ensure that fugitive grain dust was kept below the depth of 1/8 inch in priority areas. In the upper areas of the mill/storage area, within 35 feet of an inside bucket elevator, the depths ranged from 1/8th inch to as deep as 2.25 inches. This included the floors and wall ledges. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.