Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(2): Whenever an employee enters a grain storage structure from a level at or above the level of the stored grain or grain products, or whenever an employee walks or stands on or in stored grain of a depth which poses an engulfment hazard, the employer shall equip the employee with a body harness with lifeline, or a boatswain's chair that meets the requirements of subpart D of this part. The lifeline shall be so positioned, and of sufficient length, to prevent the employee from sinking further than waist-deep in the grain: On or about October 15, 2016, employees entered grain storage bin #2 from the top and were standing on the grain. The employees wore harnesses attached to a rope and tied in knots to the structure and the harnesses. The employees were exposed to an engulfment hazard due to the inadequate restraint/rescue measures including poor equipment, rope positioning and attachment. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).