Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program that established the frequency and the method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces: The employer does not develop and implement a written housekeeping program that establishes the frequency and method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces: a) The frequencies of housekeeping established in the written programs do not best reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust emissions that are allowed to accumulate on elevated surfaces of the 3rd floor, F Mill (F3). This violation most recently existed from May 17, 2017 through May 31, 2017 at the Cambria, WI dry corn milling facility. b) The employer's methods of housekeeping do not best reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust emissions that are allowed to accumulate on elevated surfaces of the 3rd floor, F mill (F3) as demonstrated by the following deficiencies: lack of specific cleaning methods or training on cleaning methods; compressed air usage as a cleaning method is tolerated; methods of accessing and cleaning overhead areas are not provided; lack of management oversight and verification of housekeeping; and fugitive dust emissions from numerous pieces of process equipment and transfer points are not accounted for where they are a source for dust accumulation. This violation most recently existed from May 17, 2017 through May 31, 2017 at the Cambria, WI dry corn milling facility. To abate this violation, the employer must develop and implement a written housekeeping program that establishes the frequency and method(s) determined to best reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dusts on elevated surfaces. Consistent with Appendix A of 1910.272, the housekeeping program is to be designed to keep dust accumulations and emissions under control inside grain facilities. See Appendix A for additional guidance on the prevention of dust accumulations and the prevention and control dust emissions.