Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 C04 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1142633.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $8,470.00
Issuance Date: 10/05/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 11/21/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/21/2016
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: 0530
Substance: X100
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/21/2016 | $8,470.00 | 11/21/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/05/2016 | $12,471.00 | 11/21/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146: On or about April 22, 2016, at the wastewater treatment facility, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit-required confined space program. Employees entered manholes that were permit spaces and were exposed to oxygen deficient atmospheres.