Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 D01 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 332548.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/04/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,625.00
Issuance Date: 06/19/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2012 | $2,625.00 | 07/04/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/19/2012 | $3,500.00 | 07/05/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer failed to assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and issue the appropritae PPE based on those hazards. (a) Roggen Farms, 36401 Weld County Road 24 1/2, Roggen, CO 80652: On and before April 11, 2012, the exposing employer did not assess the safety hazards and required personal protective equipment required for employees taking sounding measurements on top of the main grain silos through one of 12 - 38" x 38" access hatches, or any of six 20" x 20" hatches, located on top of the main grain silos. Access points have metal doors which are opened to allow employees to take sounding measurements of grain in the silos during which employer did not have any fall protective personal equipment in place. Condition exposed employees to fall hazards of 100 feet when taking soundings depending on the amount of grain in the bins.
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