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Standard Cited: 19100272 G03 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 190822.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,620.00
Current Penalty: $2,310.00
Issuance Date: 04/13/2012
Nr Instances:
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 05/25/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/04/2012
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/04/2012 | $2,310.00 | 05/25/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/13/2012 | $4,620.00 | 04/28/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(3): An observer, equipped to provide assistance, shall be stationed outside the bin, silo, or tank being entered by an employee. Communications (visual, voice, or signal line) shall be maintained between the observer and employee entering the bin, silo, or tank. The employer failed to protect employees from potential engulfment and atmosphere hazards associated with entering grain bins without having an attendant posted to observe the entrant during the entry. This was most recently evident during the inspection of the facility located at 112 N Arapahoe, Wauneta, NE 69045, where the employer has employees entering the grain bins without an attendant posted at the entrance to observe the entrant throughout the entire entry.