Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J02 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1660667.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/02/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/28/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: E101
Substance: E200
Substance: G109
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2023 | $9,000.00 | 08/28/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/2023 | $14,063.00 | 08/28/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii):The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever the exceeded 1/8 inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators: (a)Fremar, LLC at 41065 270th Street, Dimock, SD 57331: On or about and at times prior to April 3, 2023, the employer did not ensure that fugitive grain dust accumulations that exceeded 1/8 inch in priority housekeeping areas, to include but not limited to the upper top level of the annex building , were immediately removed. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards associated with the excessive dust accumulations throughout the facility.