Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 J02 II Grain handling facilities.
Inspection Nr: 963718.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/30/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/12/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date: 10/06/2014
Final Order: 07/06/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/06/2015 | $7,000.00 | 07/30/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/12/2014 | $0.00 | 09/18/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/12/2014 | $0.00 | 09/18/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever they exceeded 1/8-inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators: (a) On or about March 20, 2014, and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards while performing work activities in priority areas in the main elevator where dust accumulations along floor edges and under/around equipment were up to 5 inches in depth at 106 Second Street NE, Lake Preston, South Dakota. (b) On or about March 20, 2014, and at times prior to that date, for employees exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards while performing work activities in priority areas in the main elevator where dust accumulations on the floor in the head house were up to 1¼ inches in depth at 106 Second Street NE, Lake Preston, South Dakota.