Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G06 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1652236.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $93,755.00
Current Penalty: $60,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/25/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/03/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 08/16/2023
Final Order: 08/12/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/12/2024 | $60,000.00 | 08/03/2023 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/11/2023 | $93,755.00 | 08/03/2023 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/2023 | $93,755.00 | 08/03/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(6): Employees at the grain handling facility entered bins, silos, or tanks underneath a bridging condition, or where a buildup of grain products on the side could fall and bury them: Littlejohn Grain, Inc. - Westfield, Illinois: The employer does not ensure each employee is protected from engulfment hazards prior to permitting work in grain bins. This violation most recently occurred on or about February 21, 2023, when employees were exposed to engulfment hazards in Grain Bin #13 at depths ranging from 10-30 feet, while attempting to unclog the outer sump hole.