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

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(4): The employer did not provide equipment for rescue operations, which was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered: The employer is failing to protect employees from the physical hazard of crushing/asphyxiation by 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. Employee(s) employees working at a grain handling facility were not provided rescue equipment that was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered. Employees entered Roll Corn Bin #1 without a mechanical retrieval system to ensure rescue in the event of entrapment by collapsing grain. The grain collapsed on one of the employees inside of the bin, which resulted in fatal injuries. 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.