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Standard Cited: 19100272 J01 Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1090999.015
Citation: 01014
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $1,100.00
Issuance Date: 03/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 03/28/2016
Final Order: 09/12/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/12/2016 | $1,100.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/04/2016 | $4,900.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/08/2016 | $4,900.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 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 exposes. (a) Plant Facility, on or about and at times preceding to September 9, 2015, a housekeeping program had not been developed to address excessive accumulations of combustible dust levels in areas such as but not limited to the commodity Bay and the hammer mill area where the dust accumulation levels exceeded 1/8 inch (levels were estimated 1/2 inch to 2 inches depth).