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Standard Cited: 19100132 A General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1163153.015
Citation: 02008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,730.00
Current Penalty: $5,238.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2016
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/01/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/17/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/17/2017 | $5,238.00 | 03/01/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2016 | $8,730.00 | 01/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: On or about July 19, 2016, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when employees were not wearing protective clothing such as flame-resistant clothing in areas where employees were exposed to potential combustible dust fires such as, but not limited to the following: a. filling super sacks in the bagging areas b. cleaning combustible dust with a gasoline powered leaf blower from the floors, equipment, electrical equipment, beams, pipes, walls, and inside silos c. banging on the side of the silo with a hammer to loosen material d. turning augers in order to loosen material inside of silos In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.