Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G04 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1190032.015
Citation: 01008D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 06/21/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/31/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
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 | 06/21/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2017 | $0.00 | 05/26/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(4): The employer did not provide equipment for rescue operations, which was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered: (a)Esco Industries, Inc. dba Performance Seed at 854 Northwestern Ave., Midland SD 57552: On and before November 15, 2016, the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for rescue operations specifically suited for the bins, silos, or tanks being entered. Employees were required to enter bins with no rescue equipment on site or coordination with the local volunteer fire department. This condition exposed employees to engulfment and atmospheric hazards.