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Standard Cited: 19261203 E02 III
Inspection Nr: 1482230.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,084.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/14/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/20/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/20/2020 | $2,500.00 | 10/14/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/24/2020 | $3,084.00 | 10/14/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1203(e)(2)(iii): Before an employee entered the space, the internal atmosphere was not tested with a calibrated, direct-reading instrument, for oxygen content, for flammable gases and vapors, and for potential toxic air contaminants, in that order: (a) 5141 Rockery Road Spring Grove PA Thickener Tank - The employer did not take an atmospheric test before the employees entered the permit required confined space of the thickener tank and began working, exposing employees to a potentially oxygen deficiency atmosphere, on or about July 2, 2020. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.