Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J02 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1133684.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/07/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/10/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830600
Contest Date: 07/05/2016
Final Order: 11/23/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/23/2016 | $1,000.00 | 07/07/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/11/2016 | $3,080.00 | 07/07/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/10/2016 | $3,080.00 | 07/07/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever the exceeded 1/8 inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators: (a) On or about March 15, 2016 and at times prior to that date, employees were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards while performing work activities in priority areas in in the main elevator where dust accumulations on the floor in the boot pit were in excess of 1/8 inch in depth.