Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.272(i)(1): The employer did not inform contractors of the applicable safety rules of the grain handling facility including known potential fire and explosion hazards related to the contractor's work and work area: (a) Throughout the mill- On or about February 7, 2016 and times prior, a cleaning contractor performing work, such as, but not limited to cleaning, painting handrails, and helping to clear pack-outs by using sledge hammers to beat augers and bins at the feed mill were not informed of known fire and explosion hazards associated with that type work around combustible dust produced during the manufacture of chicken feed. (b) Throughout the mill- On or about February 7, 2016 and times prior, an electrical contractor performing work, such as, but not limited to installing dust collectors including electrical wiring, responding to power outages at the mill for repairs, and trouble shooting and repairing machinery, at the feed mill were not informed of known fire and explosion hazards associated with that type work around combustible dust produced during the manufacture of chicken feed.