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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261204 B
Inspection Nr: 1472622.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 06/21/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $13,494.00
Issuance Date: 10/06/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 11/12/2020
Final Order: 08/01/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/01/2022 | $13,494.00 | 06/21/2022 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/03/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/04/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/06/2020 | $13,494.00 | 11/04/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1204(b): The employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of the permit required confined space before employee entry: On or about April 15, 2020, inside the riser of the 250,000-gallon multi-column elevated water storage tank, employees were performing tasks such as but not limited to rolling/painting welds and sharp edges, sandblasting and blowing sand. The employer did not perform a pre-entry assessment of the permit spaces before employees entered. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with inhaling respirable dust and chemical vapors: a) Inside the bowl/tank where employees were sandblasting and blowing sand. b) Inside the riser where employees were rolling/painting welds and sharp edges.