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

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9):The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry. On or about March 28th, 2024, employees engaged in grain handling operations located at 1012 Laramie Ave, Hemingford, Nebraska 69348, were exposed asphyxiation, explosion, and other recognized hazards when entering Pits A, B, 2, and 3 in that the employer failed to implement rescue procedures that identify the hazardous conditions for each entry and list the steps and rescue equipment necessary before entering pits. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to: 1.) Pit A contained grain dust accumulation and potentially hazardous atmosphere in the space. Adequate rescue procedures were not implemented prior to entry into the space. 2.) Pit B contained water accumulation, grain dust, and potentially hazardous atmospheres. Adequate rescue procedures were not implemented prior to entry into the space. 3.) Pit 2 contained grain dust accumulation and potentially hazardous atmospheres in the space. Adequate rescue procedures were not implemented prior to entry into the space. 4.) Pit 3 contained water accumulation, grain dust accumulation, and hazardous gases (PH3) that were detected in the space. Adequate rescue procedures were not implemented prior to entry into the space.