Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 I Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1003359.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/06/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,250.00
Current Penalty: $2,975.00
Issuance Date: 12/16/2014
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/09/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2015 | $2,975.00 | 02/06/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/16/2014 | $4,250.00 | 02/06/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i): The employer did not issue a permit for entering bins, silos or tanks in the grain handling facility before the employees entered the bins, silos, or tanks: (a) On or about October 1, 2014, cleaning operations were conducted in the wet bin to clean out wheat previously stored inside. The employer did not fill out a permit prior to employee(s) entering the bin to ensure all hazards had been removed. (b) During the week of July 20, 2014, cleaning operations were conducted in the wheat bin to clean out wheat previously stored inside. The employee had to energize and de-energize the bin sweep inside. The employer did not fill out a permit prior to employee(s) entering the bin to ensure all hazards had been removed.