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Standard Cited: 19100146 C05 II H Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1318984.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/19/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $11,641.00
Current Penalty: $13,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/30/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 11/27/2018
Final Order: 07/12/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/12/2019 | $13,000.00 | 08/19/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/03/2018 | $11,641.00 | 12/03/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/30/2018 | $11,641.00 | 12/03/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(H): The employer shall verify that the space is safe for entry and that the pre-entry measures required by paragraph (c)(5)(ii) of this section have been taken, through a written certification that contains the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person providing the certification. The certification shall be made before entry and shall be made available to each employee entering the space or to that employee's authorized representative. a. On or about May 25, 2018, an employee cleaning the inside of a semi-truck tanker was pronounced dead following a confined space rescue. The employee was found to have suffered chemical asphyxia by vitiated atmosphere, hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen cyanide gases. The employer had not verified that the space was safe for entry through a written certification.