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Standard Cited: 19100146 J02 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1228973.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 01/01/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 11/20/2017
Final Order: 12/07/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/07/2017 | $0.00 | 12/01/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/07/2017 | $0.00 | 01/01/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2017 | $0.00 | 12/01/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(j)(2): The employer did not ensure that each entry supervisor verified, by checking that the appropriate entries had been made on the permit, that all tests specified by the permit had been conducted and that all procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin: a) 638 Summer Street, Lynn, MA 01905, Large urethane room; On or about April 29, 2017, the employer did not ensure that an entry supervisor verified that appropriate entries had been made on the permit, and that all tests specified by the permit had been conducted, and that all procedures and equipment specified by the permit were in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin. The employer completed a permit and a supporting document prior to the entry, but did not identify an entry supervisor or verify that the entry supervisor had completed the necessary steps to ensure a safe entry. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).