Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G03 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1380173.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/23/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2019 | $0.00 | 08/23/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2019 | $0.00 | 08/23/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(3): An observer, equipped to provide assistance, was not stationed outside the bin, silo, or tank being entered by an employee. Communications (visual, voice, or signal line) were not maintained between the observer and employee entering the bin, silo, or tank: (a) Rice Storage Bin#14 - On or about February 14, 2019 the employer did not ensure an observer was present at all times outside of the grain bin while employees were performing work inside the bin, exposing employees to caught-in and caught between hazards.