Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 C05 II C Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1783303.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,620.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/11/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/01/2025
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/07/2025
Related Event Code (REC): A;C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/07/2025 | $4,000.00 | 05/01/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/11/2025 | $6,620.00 | 04/02/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(C):Before an employee entered the space, the internal atmosphere was not tested with a calibrated direct-reading instrument for oxygen content, for flammable gases and vapors, and for potential toxic air contaminants, in that order. On or about October 13, 2024, Employees were exposed to atmospheric hazards when cleaning and sanitizing tankers, and the employer did not required employees to conduct an internal atmospheric testing prior to entering the space.