Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J01 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 991602.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/12/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/31/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/16/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/16/2015 | $4,000.00 | 03/31/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/12/2015 | $7,000.00 | 02/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program that established the frequency and the method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces: This violation occurred on or about August 22, 2014 at a workplace located at 509 W. First Street in Prosper, Texas; in the Mahard Egg Farm Inc. grain handling facility, where the employer did not develop or implement a written housekeeping program to reduce the accumulation of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces.