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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 113206874
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,250.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/12/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/17/1992
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/03/1992 | $1,000.00 | 02/17/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/12/1992 | $2,250.00 | 02/17/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CONFINED
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: Establishment: The employer did not provide or ensure the use of equipment to protect employees from the hazards associated with confined spaces: sewer manhole, hazards include, but are not limited to: A. Asphyxia B. Combustible gases C. Toxic substances D. Immobilization Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is appropiate equipment shall be selected including, but not limited to: a. Precautionary Equipment 1. Ventilation equipment (explosion proof) 2. Purging equipment (explosion proof) 3. Non-sparking tools 4. Monitoring equipment for atmospheric testing 5. Motion detectors 6. Barricade(s) and other warning device(s) 7. Lighting device(s) (explosion proof) b. Respiratory Equipment 1. Supplied air respirator(s) (self contained breathing appartus SCBA) 2. Escape respirator(s) 3. Air line respirator(s)