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Standard Cited: 19100272 G02 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1458026.015
Citation: 02002
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: 4
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: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(2): Whenever an employee enters a grain storage structure from a level at or above the level of the stored grain or grain products, or whenever an employee walks or stands on or in stored grain of a depth which poses an engulfment hazard, the employer shall equip the employee with a body harness with lifeline, or a boatswain's chair that meets the requirements of subpart D of this part. The lifeline shall be so positioned, and of sufficient length, to prevent the employee from sinking further than waist-deep in the grain. On or about January 23, 2020 employees entered silo 20 and were not equipped with a body harness and a lifeline. Employees entering the silo were exposed to engulfment hazards. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).