Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 I01 Grain handling facilities.
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Inspection Nr: 1049799.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 10/14/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 10/12/2015
Final Order: 04/28/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/28/2016 | $0.00 | 10/14/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/29/2016 | $7,000.00 | 10/14/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/22/2015 | $7,000.00 | 10/14/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(i)(1): The employer did not inform contractors of the applicable safety rules of the grain handling facility: On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill 3th floor, a contractor was not informed of applicable safety rules including but not limited to distributor lockout procedures for mash feed bins 84 and 85, and bin entry procedures or permit required confined space entry procedures. Contractor employees performed oxygen acetylene torch cutting in mash feed bins 85 and 84 which exposed contractor and feed mill employees to fire and explosion hazards. 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 appropriate energy control information and safety rules are relayed between employers.