Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1726833.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $12,421.00
Current Penalty: $9,315.00
Issuance Date: 07/25/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/20/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/02/2024
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 | 09/02/2024 | $9,315.00 | 08/20/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/2024 | $12,421.00 | 08/20/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(ii):Prior to entry, all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment which presented a danger to employees inside grain storage structures in the grain handling facility were not disconnected, locked out and tagged. On or about January 31, 2024, and times prior thereto at this workplace employees conducted, grain handling operations, in grain bin (silo) #2 while the floor auger was energized and was not disconnected / locked out and tagged out. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards resulting in amputations or death.