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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 965533.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 09/05/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/24/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/03/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/05/2014 | $4,900.00 | 09/24/2014 | 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 presents a danger to employees inside grain storage structures shall be deenergized and shall be disconnected, locked-out and tagged, blocked-off, or otherwise prevented from operating by other equally effective means or methods: a) At the facility, #1630 silo on March 27, 2014, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from bin entry hazards. The screw auger was not locked out or otherwise prevented from operating, which exposed the employee inside grain storage bins to amputation hazards or death. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMATION ARE REQUIRED