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Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1133684.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 07/07/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $30,800.00
Current Penalty: $16,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/10/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 07/05/2016
Final Order: 11/23/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/23/2016 | $16,000.00 | 07/07/2016 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/11/2016 | $30,800.00 | 07/07/2016 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/10/2016 | $30,800.00 | 07/07/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(ii): Prior to entry, all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment which presented a danger to employees inside grain storage structures in the grain handling facility were not disconnected, locked out and tagged, blocked-off, or otherwise preventing operation by other equally effective means: (a) On or about March 15, 2016 and at times prior to that date, employees were exposed to caught-in and/or amputation hazards where grain storage bins were entered while bin sweep augers and an unguarded leg conveying auger were operating. Note: High Country Elevators, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 77437, Citation Number 1, Item Number 11b, and was affirmed as a final order on September 1, 2011.