Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 III Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1806347.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $3,547.00
Current Penalty: $2,482.90
Issuance Date: 06/27/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/17/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/24/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 09/17/2025 | $2,482.90 | 11/17/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/24/2025 | $2,482.90 | 09/24/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/27/2025 | $3,547.00 | 07/24/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 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 oxygen content prior to employee entry: On or about February 25, 2025, and before at the worksite located at 34 Kelly Road, Buffalo, MO 65622 employees were exposed to suffocation, poisoning from toxic gases, and explosion hazards while conducting grain handling activities. Employees entered a steel grain bin without first testing the atmosphere within the bin to ensure a safe oxygen level.