Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G04 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 920316.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,780.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/18/2013
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 12/24/2013
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/14/2014
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/14/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/24/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/2013 | $10,780.00 | 12/24/2013 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(4): The employer of the grain handling facility did not provide equipment for rescue operations, which was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered: Employees were exposed to engulfment hazards while entering an Bin 16, which contained corn, because rescue equipment was not provided. Premier Cooperative, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.272(g)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 108029, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on February 28, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 7061 E. 850 N. Rd., Fairmount, IL 61841.
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