Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J02 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1585438.015
Citation: 01007B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 09/30/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/03/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: G109
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/03/2022 | $0.00 | 09/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2022 | $0.00 | 09/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007B 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) Fermentationexperts, Inc. at 1201 North Ellis Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to March 24, 2022, 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 Mill Room, were immediately removed. This condition exposed employees to fire and explosion hazards associated with the excessive dust accumulations throughout the facility.