Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 C04 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 427054.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $6,500.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/17/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2012
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 | 12/11/2012 | $6,500.00 | 12/17/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2012 | $7,000.00 | 12/17/2012 | 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: (a)Elevator Pit: Employees enter the elevator pit, which meets the definition of a permit required confined space, to retrieve items. The employer has not developed or implemented a written permit confined space program, as determined on May 14, 2012. Abatement Note: The written permit required space program must meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(1) through (d)(14). Abatement Documentation Required for this Item.