Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19150012 B01 II Precautions and the order of testing before entering confined and enclosed ...
Inspection Nr: 1409604.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/22/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2019
Nr Instances: 12
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2019 | $0.00 | 08/22/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2019 | $0.00 | 08/22/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.12(b)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that spaces and adjacent spaces that contain or have contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases were tested by a competent person to determine the concentration of flammable vapors and gases within the space prior to entry by an employee. (a) Boat Barn - Fishing Vessel (FV) Progress - On or about February 1st, 2019 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards while accessing confined and enclosed spaces including, but not limited to: Fuel Oil Tanks #1 port/starboard, #2 port/starboard, #3 port/starboard, #4 port/starboard and Fish Holds #1-4 without a gas free competent person performing inspections and testing the atmospheres for flammables and combustibles.