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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 Q06 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1508322.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $6,460.00
Issuance Date: 06/21/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 08/17/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 07/16/2021
Final Order: 03/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/06/2023 | $6,460.00 | 08/17/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/19/2021 | $13,653.00 | 07/16/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/21/2021 | $13,653.00 | 07/16/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(q)(6): The employer did not equip bucket elevators with a belt alignment monitoring device which will initiate an alarm to employees when the belt is not tracking properly; or, provide a means to keep the belt tracking properly, such as a system that provides constant alignment adjustment of belts: The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards in the elevator. This was most recently documented on December 31, 2020, at the worksite located at 438 County Road 11002, Adrian, Missouri. The employer has employees operating the bucket elevator without either a belt alignment monitoring device to initiate an alarm when the belt is not tracking properly, or a means to keep the belt tracking properly, such as a system that provides constant alignment of belts.