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Standard Cited: 182065302 General Duty Clause and Workplace Safety Programs
Inspection Nr: 303473615
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $32,000.00
Current Penalty: $16,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/10/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 08/14/2000
Gravity:
Report ID: 0552700
Contest Date: 08/28/2000
Final Order: 06/17/2002
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/17/2002 | $16,000.00 | 08/14/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/10/2000 | $32,000.00 | 08/14/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Minn. Stat. 182.653 subd. 2: The employer did not furnish to each employee, conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards which caused or were likely to cause death or serious injury to employees; and On May 15, 2000, training and written operational procedures were not effectively written and followed for the safe operation of the feed processing equipment which lead to a fire and explosion(s) within the facility, resulting in serious injuries to employees. Operational procedures need to be reviewed, rewritten, and then training provided for employees to assure safe procedures are followed in the future before production resumes.on