Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.272(e)(1): The employer did not provide training to employees at least annually and when changes in job assignments would expose them to new hazards in the grain handling facilities: The employer is failing to train employees on explosion, engulfment and respiratory hazards associated with entering grain bins, the boot pit as well as controlling excessive dust build-up. The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has inadequately trained employees performing various duties associated with handling grain and grain dust. Instances include but are not limited to: i. Employees operating the sewing and bagging line exposed to combustible dusts during the cleanup of the line. ii. Employees entering the boot pit where they perform maintenance and cleaning procedures. iii. Employees operating the pellet mill and mixer which produces combustible grain dust. iv. Employees charged with cleaning the facility in effort to keep the buildup grain dust below 1/8 of an inch. v. Employees entering grain bin storing cotton seed hold pellets to perform grain handling procedures. vi. Employees entering confined spaces and grain bin where there is a potential for hazardous air quality associated with the handling of grain. vii. Employees entering confined spaces and grain bins where there are air quality and engulfment hazards associated with handling grain that would require specific rescue equipment and procedures.