Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 III Grain handling facilities.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1190032.015
Citation: 01008B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/26/2017
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/31/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/31/2017 | $0.00 | 05/26/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2017 | $0.00 | 05/26/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(iii): The atmosphere within a bin, silo, or tank in the grain handling facility was not tested for the presence of combustible gases, vapors, and toxic agents prior to employee entry: (a)Esco Industries, Inc. dba Performance Seed at 854 Northwestern Ave., Midland, SD 57552: On and prior to November 15, 2016, the employer did not test or evaluate for the presence of combustible gases, vapors, and toxic agents prior to employees entering grain bins for the purpose of cleaning and clearing out old grain/seeds. This condition exposed employees to atmospheric hazards.