Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D09 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1248490.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 09/14/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/06/2017
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 1900
Substance: X100
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/06/2017 | $12,675.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/14/2017 | $12,675.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue: a) In the North Shop, on or about July 20, 2017 - The employer failed to prevent two employees not on the emergency response team from attempting to rescue a welder who lost consciousness inside the high pressure tank car TILX 303142 which contained an oxygen depleted atmosphere.