Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 102761012
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/03/2000 X
Initial Penalty: $1,125.00
Current Penalty: $1,125.00
Issuance Date: 11/29/1999
Nr Instances: 17
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/28/1999 | $1,125.00 | 01/03/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/29/1999 | $1,125.00 | 01/03/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a) On or about 10/22/99 for employees exposed to a potential fall hazard of approximately 30 feet while attempting to gauge the amount of product in the two 2000 bushel bentonite/meal tanks. (b) For employees required to access the tops of the six 7000 bushel grain bins located on the north side of the feed mill and exposed to a potential fall hazard of approximately 24 feet. (c) For employees required to access the tops of the two 10,000 bushel grain bins located on the north side of the feed mill and exposed to a potential fall hazard of approximately 24 feet. (d) For employees required to access the tops of the two 14,000 bushel grain bins located on the north side of the feed mill and exposed to a potential fall hazard of approximately 24 feet. (e) For employees required to access the top of the one 38,000 bushel grain bin located on the north side of the feed mill and exposed to a potential fall hazard of approximately 40 feet. (f) For employees required to access the tops of the four 65,000 bushel grain bins located on the north side of the feed mill and exposed to a potential fall hazard of approximately 40 feet. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to install handrails on both sides of the ladder on the tops of all bins to allow employees a hand hold when the employee is required to be on the tops of the bins. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion
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