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Standard Cited: 19150012 A01 I Precautions and the order of testing before entering confined and enclosed ...
Inspection Nr: 944892.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,550.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2014
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 02/23/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/18/2014
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 1900
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/18/2014 | $4,550.00 | 02/23/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2014 | $7,000.00 | 02/23/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.12(a)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that sealed and non-ventilated spaces were visually inspected and tested by a competent person to determine the atmosphere's oxygen content prior to initial entry into the space by an employee. a) On barge DBL-101 moored at the facility, cargo tank number 1: On October 27, 2013, employees were directed to enter a closed, sealed confined space without visual inspection and testing by a competent person to determine the atmosphere's oxygen content, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard. b) On barge DBL-102 moored at the facility, cargo tank number 2: On October 27, 2013, employees were directed to enter a closed, sealed confined space without visual inspection and testing by a competent person to determine the atmosphere's oxygen content, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard. c) On barge DBL-119 moored at the facility, cargo tank number 3: On October 27, 2013, employees were directed to enter a closed, sealed confined space without visual inspection and testing by a competent person to determine the atmosphere's oxygen content, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.