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29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i): The permits that were issued by the employer for the purpose of entering bins, silos or tanks in the grain handling facility did not certify that the precautions contained in this paragraph (1910.272(g)) had been implemented prior to the employees entering the bins, silos or tanks.: (a) RISSER GRAIN LLC, GRAIN BINS - The employer did not certify that the precautions outlined by the entry permits that were used for grain bin entry had been properly implemented, prior to the employees entering the bins, on or about August 5, 2019. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records. Risser Grain LLC, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.272(g)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1189245, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 17, 2017, with respect to a workplace located at 1196 Holtwood Road, Holtwood, PA 17532.