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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G03 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1505481.015
Citation: 02001C
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $136,532.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/03/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/25/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date: 06/23/2021
Final Order: 04/15/2024
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 | 04/15/2024 | $0.00 | 06/25/2021 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/28/2021 | $136,532.00 | 06/25/2021 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/03/2021 | $136,532.00 | 06/25/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(3): An observer, equipped to provide assistance, shall be stationed outside the bin, silo, or tank being entered by an employee. Communications (visual, voice, or signal line) shall be maintained between the observer and employee entering the bin, silo or tank: The employer does not ensure that an observer is stationed outside bins and silos during entries. (a) On or about December 8, 2020, an observer was not stationed outside of Silo 19 when the RCPF Manager and a RCPF Operator both entered the space around 6:00 am. (b) On or about December 8, 2020, the RCPF Manager engaged in entry activities within Silo 19 around 6:00 am without an observer present. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that a trained and equipped observer is stationed outside all bins and silos during silo entries and that the observer maintains communications with the entrant at all times.