1910.272(i): Grain Facility Contractors
Employers at grain handling facilities must tell contractors about known potential fire and explosion hazards related to the contractor's work and work area, and about the facility's applicable safety rules. Employers must also explain the applicable parts of the emergency action plan to contractors.
Key takeaways
- 1910.272(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 3 times in the last 3 years, in 3 inspections, with $8,086 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1910.272(i)(1) (3 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.272(i) ("Contractors") is one requirement inside 1910.272 Grain handling facilities, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart R). It includes 2 sub-paragraphs. 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
(i) Contractors. 3 citations
(1) The employer shall inform contractors performing work at the grain handling facility of known potential fire and explosion hazards related to the contractor's work and work area. The employer shall also inform contractors of the applicable safety rules of the facility. Open (i)(1) 3 citations
(2) The employer shall explain the applicable provisions of the emergency action plan to contractors. Open (i)(2)
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.272.
Export the list: 3 inspections cited 1910.272(i) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moInjuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.272(i).
At 7:00 p.m. on February 24, 2025, Employee #1 entered a grain bin while operating an auger and became caught in the sweep auger. The employee was fatally injured.
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.272(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.272(i)(1) 3 citations
- 1910.272(i)(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What must contractors be told?
Known potential fire and explosion hazards related to their work and work area, and the facility's applicable safety rules.
Do contractors need to know the emergency plan?
Yes, the employer must explain the applicable provisions of the emergency action plan.
Who must give this information?
The grain handling facility employer.
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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 2026-11-06
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.