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29 CFR 1910.272(m)(1)(ii):Preventive maintenance procedures in the grain handling facility were not implemented to provide lubrication and other appropriate maintenance in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations; or as determined necessary by prior operating records. On or about March 28th, 2024, employees engaged in maintenance and grain handling operations located at 1012 Laramie Ave, Hemingford, Nebraska 69348, were exposed to fire and explosion hazards. The employer failed to adequately implement preventive maintenance procedures to provide lubrication and other appropriate maintenance per the manufacturer's recommendations or prior operating records. Instances include but not limited to: i. The employer failed to inspect the Dryer daily when in use for debris on the Heat Plenum Floor and inside Screens. ii. The employer failed to make periodic inspections of the Dryer as described in the Preventive Maintenance section. Specifically, the employer did not inspect Dryer prior to operation and before harvest season. In addition, the employer failed to periodically shut down the dryer for routine inspection and maintenance. iii. The employer failed to lubricate bearings and gearbox, The employer failed to lubricate the lube blower bearings every 6 weeks, and at the end of the season. The employer failed to lubricate blower motor bearings at the end of the season. iv. The employer failed to make periodic inspections of the Dryer every week for moisture, every two weeks, at the start of the season, and the end of the season for belts and tension. v. The employer failed to service and add small grease to the rotary valve every 6 months on the dust collector. In addition, the employer failed to lightly oil the roller chain drive once a month