Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 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: The employer is failing to protect employees from the physical hazard of grain engulfment. This violation was most recently documented at a worksite located at or near 575 South Main St., West Point, Nebraska 68788 on May 18, 2016. Employees were working inside of a grain bin without utilizing lockout or tagout devices and affixing them to each energy isolating device. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.