1910.272(d): Grain Facility Emergency Action Plan
Employers at grain handling facilities must develop and carry out an emergency action plan that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38.
Key takeaways
- 1910.272(d) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart R).
- OSHA cited it 10 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $53,108 in current penalties.
- Most citations: MO (2), SD (2), PA (1).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.272(d) ("Emergency action plan") 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
(d) Emergency action plan. The employer shall develop and implement an emergency action plan meeting the requirements contained in 29 CFR 1910.38. 10 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.272.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: MO (2), SD (2), PA (1), FL (1), VT (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MFA INC. | AURORA, MO | $14,188 |
| 317743591 - MARION AG SERVICE INC | SAINT PAUL, OR | $10,203 |
| KALMBACH FEEDS, INC. | SHIPPENSBURG, PA | $8,000 |
| POULIN GRAIN, INC. | NEWPORT, VT | $6,787 |
| DAIRY FEEDS, INC. | OKEECHOBEE, FL | $6,452 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.272(d).
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Frequently asked questions
Does a grain facility need an emergency action plan?
Yes. The employer must develop and implement one.
What rule does the plan have to meet?
The requirements contained in 29 CFR 1910.38.
Is writing the plan enough?
No. The plan must be implemented, not just written.
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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.