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Standard Cited: 19170023 C Hazardous atmospheres and substances (see also 1917.2 Hazardous cargo, mater...
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Inspection Nr: 1228867.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,972.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/24/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 09/20/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 09/25/2017
Final Order: 02/19/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 02/19/2018 | $0.00 | 09/20/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/29/2017 | $6,972.00 | 09/20/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/24/2017 | $6,972.00 | 09/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1917.23(c): When mechanical ventilation was used to maintain a safe atmosphere, tests were not made by a designated person to ensure that the atmosphere was not hazardous: a) At the facility, Silo 1: On February 24, 2017 when mechanical ventilation was used to maintain a safe atmosphere, tests were not made by a designated person during wood pellet cargo reclaiming operations to ensure the atmosphere was not hazardous, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard. b) At the facility, Silo 1: On February 25, 2017 when mechanical ventilation was used to maintain a safe atmosphere, tests were not made by a designated person during wood pellet cargo reclaiming operations to ensure the atmosphere was not hazardous, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard. c) At the facility, Silo 1: On February 26, 2017 when mechanical ventilation was used to maintain a safe atmosphere, tests were not made by a designated person during wood pellet cargo reclaiming operations to ensure the atmosphere was not hazardous, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.