Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 E01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1718657.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $15,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/21/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 07/15/2024
Final Order: 05/12/2025
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/12/2025 | $15,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/26/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/21/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit: a) At the wash bay areas, on or about December 22, 2023, the employer did not document the completion of measures required for safe permit space entry. Entry permits were not completed prior to entering the Tank 25019. Employees were exposed to atmospheric and explosion hazards. b) At the wash bay areas, on or about December 22, 2023, the employer did not document the completion of measures required for safe permit space entry. Entry permits were not completed prior to entering the Tank 734. Employees were exposed to atmospheric and explosion hazards. c) At the wash bay areas, on or about December 22, 2023, the employer did not document the completion of measures required for safe permit space entry. Entry permits were not completed prior to entering the Tank 719. Employees were exposed to atmospheric and explosion hazards. d) At the wash bay areas, on or about December 22, 2023, the employer did not document the completion of measures required for safe permit space entry. Entry permits were not completed prior to entering the Tank 6177LD. Employees were exposed to atmospheric and explosion hazards.