Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 G01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1279668.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/19/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $12,934.00
Issuance Date: 05/29/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/19/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/19/2018 | $12,934.00 | 06/19/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/29/2018 | $12,934.00 | 06/19/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146, permit required confined spaces, acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned: a) Linden Bulk Transportation 4200 Tremley Point Road, Linden, NJ site - Wash bay: Employee training was inadequate to effectively inform tank wash employees of the procedures required for entering a permit required confined space. The written procedure which required employees to clean and neutralize the tanks, take oxygen level readings was not always followed which allowed employees to enter contaminated tanks without eliminating the hazards associated with the chemicals in the tanks. Observed on/or about 11/29/2017.