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Standard Cited: 19100272 J02 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 994617.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $2,940.00
Issuance Date: 02/05/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/25/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/25/2015
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 | 02/25/2015 | $2,940.00 | 02/25/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2015 | $4,900.00 | 02/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 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: The employer does not ensure that fugitive grain dust accumulations that exceed 1/8 inch in priority housekeeping areas are immediately removed. This violation occurred on or about September 10, 2014, in the mixing area where employees were exposed to dust explosion and fire hazards during mixing operations for animal feed when an accumulation of more than 1/8 inch of combustible grain dust was on horizontal surfaces such as, but not limited to, equipment, floors and structural members. Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that fugitive grain dust accumulations that exceed 1/8 inch in priority housekeeping areas are immediately removed.