Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G01 I Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 1189245.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/23/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $8,452.00
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 | $8,452.00 | 03/23/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/15/2017 | $8,873.00 | 03/23/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i): The employer did not issue a permit for entering bins, silos or tanks in the grain handling facility before the employees entered the bins, silos, or tanks: (a) Risser Grain, LLC - The employer did not issue any permits for employees entering bins or silos. On August 15, 2016 an employee entered the flat bottom sixty (60) foot diameter storage bin alone without the issuance of a permit in preparation for the sweep auger 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.