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Standard Cited: 19100146 C02 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 996799.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/24/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 05/08/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/16/2015
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/16/2015 | $1,000.00 | 05/08/2015 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/24/2015 | $7,000.00 | 05/08/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit required confined space (NOTE: A sign reading "DANGER--PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER" or using other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign): a) A.M. Castle & Co., Franklin Park, IL, did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence, location and danger posed by potential existence of a permit-required confined space, including the chamber of the Viking RT-6018 shot blaster. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.