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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 100993419
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/1992
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/02/1992
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date: 02/24/1992
Final Order: 08/31/1992
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/31/1992 | $1,000.00 | 03/02/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | W: Empr Withdrew | 08/19/1992 | $1,500.00 | 03/02/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/1992 | $1,500.00 | 03/02/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: CONFINED
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: Worksite: The employer did not ensure that the testing of confined space atmospheres were preformed prior to employees entrance into the area. A. Asphyxia B. Combustible gasses C. Toxic sustances Among other methods, feasible and acceptable items that can be used to correct this hazard, can include, but are not limited to the accessibility, calibration, use and maintenance of the following: A. Instrumentation to register Oxygen Deficiency B. Instrumentation to register Combustible gases C. Instrumentation to register potentially toxic substances. Note: The proper testing sequence is: Item A (1st) Oxygen Item B (2nd) Compustible gasses Item C (3rd) Toxic substances