Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G06 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1522382.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $98,303.00
Current Penalty: $13,494.00
Issuance Date: 08/05/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/16/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 08/26/2021
Final Order: 03/28/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/28/2022 | $13,494.00 | 08/16/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/13/2021 | $98,303.00 | 08/16/2021 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/05/2021 | $98,303.00 | 08/16/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 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: On or about February 19, 2021, employees were exposed to engulfment hazards in Grain Bin #15, and the employer permitted employees to enter Grain Bin #15, with the buildup of grain on the sides of the bin at heights from 10 -15 feet, which resulted in an engulfment incident.
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