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Standard Cited: 19100146 C04 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1358968.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/01/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $8,619.00
Issuance Date: 02/25/2019
Nr Instances: 40
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/13/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 1371
Substance: 2150
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/13/2019 | $8,619.00 | 04/01/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/25/2019 | $13,260.00 | 04/01/2019 | 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: Western Engineering Co., Inc. - 3201 East Highway 30 - North Platte, Nebraska - Portable Hot Mix Asphalt Plant - Employer is failing to develop and implement a written permit required confined space entry program for employee entry into permit spaces in the following: A) Employees entered the Double Barrel Drum Mixer to spray clean the burner nozzle and/or to perform maintenance. This hazard last occurred on or about November 6, 2018. B) Employees entered the Baghouse through bottom hatches to look for tears in the bags for replacement. This hazard last occurred in September 2018.