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Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 IV Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1458026.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $26,987.00
Current Penalty: $21,600.00
Issuance Date: 05/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/15/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/04/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/04/2020 | $21,600.00 | 06/15/2020 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/15/2020 | $26,987.00 | 06/15/2020 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(iv): "Walking down grain" and similar practices where an employee walks on grain to make it flow within or out from a grain storage structure, or where an employee is on moving grain, are prohibited. On or about January 23, 2020 employees were exposed to engulfment hazards while working in silo 20 breaking up and moving grain to make it flow to the silo chute/spout. An employee was engulfed in flowing grain during the operation. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).