Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 C04 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1279965.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/30/2018 6
Initial Penalty: $10,163.00
Current Penalty: $4,048.80
Issuance Date: 05/03/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 05/14/2018
Final Order: 05/17/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/17/2019 | $4,048.80 | 05/30/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/23/2018 | $10,163.00 | 05/30/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2018 | $10,163.00 | 05/30/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146: Oldcastle Lawn & Garden, Inc., Shady Dale, GA - Sahara Machine (outside) - On or about 11/07/17, and times prior to, employees entered the Sahara machine mixer to repair color paddles, belts, etc. that may be have been damaged. Inside the mixer there are moving conveyor/auger/belts. The mixer meets the definition of a permit required confined space (PRCS). A written permit required confined space program was not developed and implemented. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).