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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 M02 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 994617.015
Citation: 01012
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: 4
Abatement Date: 03/04/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/25/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
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 | 03/04/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2015 | $4,900.00 | 03/04/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(m)(2): The employer did not promptly correct dust collection systems in the grain handling facility which were malfunctioning or operating below designed efficiency: The employer does not ensure that dust collection systems which are malfunctioning or operating below designed efficiency are promptly corrected. This violation occurred on or about September 18, 2014, outside the commodity barn where employees were exposed to dust explosion and fire hazards when using the hammer mill and hay grinder with an accumulation of dust on the filters of the dust collection system. 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 dust collection systems which are malfunctioning or operating below designed efficiency are promptly corrected.