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Standard Cited: 19100272 J01 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1049799.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/22/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
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 | $5,000.00 | 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: 005 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: On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill, the employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program to prevent accumulations of grain product dust. Grain product dust accumulations were present on elevated surfaces including but not limited the top surfaces of enclosed conveyors and wall ledges which exposes 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 an appropriate written housekeeping program is in place