1910.272(e)(2): Training for Special Tasks in Grain Handling
Grain handling employees assigned special tasks, such as bin entry and handling flammable or toxic substances, must be trained to do these tasks safely. Training for employees who enter grain storage structures includes engulfment and mechanical hazards and how to avoid them.
Key takeaways
- 1910.272(e)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 6 times in the last 3 years, in 6 inspections, with $25,248 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1910.272(e) Training (38 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.272(e)(2) is one requirement inside 1910.272 Grain handling facilities, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(2) Employees assigned special tasks, such as bin entry and handling of flammable or toxic substances, shall be provided training to perform these tasks safely. 6 citations
Training for an employee who enters grain storage structures includes training about engulfment and mechanical hazards and how to avoid them.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.272.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.272(e)(2).
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on February 24, 2025, Employee #1 entered a grain binwhile operating an auger. While inside the bin, the employee was caught in the sweep auger and sustained fatal injuries.
Where and how often it was cited
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Related parts of this rule
- 1910.272(e) Training 38 citations
- 1910.272(e)(1) 32 citations
- 1910.272(e)(1)(ii) 15 citations
- 1910.272(e)(1)(i) 1 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Which tasks need special training?
Special tasks such as bin entry and handling of flammable or toxic substances.
What must bin entry training cover?
Engulfment and mechanical hazards and how to avoid them.
Who must be trained?
Employees assigned those special tasks.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.272 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-22
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.