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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J03 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 986315.015
Citation: 01017
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,600.00
Current Penalty: $3,600.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 01/27/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/12/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/12/2015 | $3,600.00 | 01/27/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2015 | $3,600.00 | 01/27/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(3): Compressed air was used to blow dust from ledges, walls, and other areas in grain handling facilities when machinery presenting an ignition source was not shut down, and/or when all other known potential ignition sources in the area. On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that burners and other production machinery was shut down before allowing blow down operations in areas that contained combustible grain dust exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards..