Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 I Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1149329.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $124,709.00
Current Penalty: $53,208.00
Issuance Date: 11/03/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/11/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 11/22/2016
Final Order: 05/25/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/25/2017 | $53,208.00 | 04/11/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/05/2016 | $124,709.00 | 12/19/2016 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/03/2016 | $124,709.00 | 12/19/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i): The employer did not issue a permit for entering bins, silos or tanks in the grain handling facility before the employees entered the bins, silos, or tanks: The employer is failing to protect employees from the hazards of asphyxia and crushing by grain engulfment. This violation was most recently documented at a worksite located at or near 575 South Main St., West Point, Nebraska 68788 on May 18, 2016. Employees entered Roll Corn Bin #1 without a permit which certifies that the precautions contained in 1910.272(g) are implemented prior to employees entering bins, silos or tanks. Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation. The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.