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Standard Cited: 19100272 M02 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1737668.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $161,323.00
Current Penalty: $12,871.67
Issuance Date: 09/23/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 10/20/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 10/15/2024
Final Order: 09/18/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/18/2025 | $12,871.67 | 10/20/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/15/2024 | $161,323.00 | 10/18/2024 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/23/2024 | $161,323.00 | 10/18/2024 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(m)(2): The employer did not promptly correct dust collection systems in the grain handling facility which were malfunctioning or operating below designed efficiency: The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards associated with the dust collection system operating below the designed efficiency. This was most recently documented on or about March 28th, 2024, located at Laramie Ave, Hemingford, Nebraska 69348. The employees were exposed to fugitive grain dust accumulations when working in and around the bottom belt tunnel when duct tape was used to maintain the dust collection system in place of maintenance or repair practices consistent with manufacturer recommendations.