Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 M04 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1003359.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,250.00
Current Penalty: $2,975.00
Issuance Date: 12/16/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/06/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/09/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2015 | $2,975.00 | 02/06/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/16/2014 | $4,250.00 | 02/06/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(m)(4): The employer did not implement procedures in the grain handling facility for the use of tags and locks which would prevent the inadvertent application of energy or motion to equipment being repaired, serviced, or adjusted, which could result in employee injury. (a) The employer failed to develop and document specific energy control procedures when employees were engaged in activities such as but not limited to maintenance, servicing, and cleaning on equipment such as but not limited to conveyors, augers, elevator legs, Meyer dryer, and receiving pit.