Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100272 G04 Grain handling facilities.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1546420.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,288.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/22/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/17/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/14/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/14/2021 | $0.00 | 12/17/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/22/2021 | $12,288.00 | 12/17/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.272(g)(4):The employer did not provide equipment for rescue operations, which was specifically suited for the bin, silo, or tank being entered: On or about July 27, 2021 at the jobsite located at 545 N. Bird Ave. BIRD CITY, KS 67731 in grain bin 7, Employees entered into a grain bin to vacuum out grain and were exposed to engulfment hazards. Rescue equipment was not available at the site and local fire departments were called to remove the employee from the engulfment.
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