Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260020 B02 General safety and health provisions.
Inspection Nr: 629298.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,600.00
Current Penalty: $5,600.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 04/08/2013
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/11/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/11/2013 | $5,600.00 | 04/08/2013 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2013 | $5,600.00 | 04/08/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) Programs did not provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers: Location: The St. Charles Boschertown Lift Station, 3400 N. Highway 94, St. Charles, MO 63301 On or about 8/27/12 the controlling employer failed to perform frequent and regular inspections by a competent person. On or about 8/28/12 a fatality occurred when a subcontractor employee was assigned to coat pipes in an 18' 6" deep valve vault. The following unsafe conditions occurred: a) Use of unsafe ladder rungs b) Misuse of a step ladder c) Lack of air monitoring prior to and during entry in a confined space d) Lack of attendant e) Lack of mechanical ventilation f) Lack of retrieval equipment g) Lack of respiratory protection