Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1189245.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/15/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 02/15/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/17/2017 | $12,675.00 | 04/15/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2017 | $12,675.00 | 03/14/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(ii): Prior to entry, all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment which presented a danger to employees inside grain storage structures in the grain handling facility were not disconnected, locked out and tagged, blocked-off, or otherwise prevented from operating by other equally means or methods: (a) Risser Grain, LLC - The employer did not require the floor auger to be disconnected or locked out and tagged prior to entry into the grain storage bins. On August 15, 2016 an employee entered the flat bottom sixty (60) foot diameter storage bin while the floor auger was operating and was severely injured by the energized auger. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
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