Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(6): Employees at the grain handling facility entered bins, silos, or tanks underneath a bridging condition, or where a buildup of grain products on the side could fall and bury them: The employer is failing to protect employees from the physical hazard of crushing 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) entered Roll Corn Bin #1 on approximately May 11, 2016 while crusted grain product was along the sides of the bin to evaluate the quantity of crusted grain. An employee entered the bin to place an 11 inch wide x 8 foot long plank in the base of the bin in order to stand on while the crusted condition existed. 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.