Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 K02 IV Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1228973.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,760.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/01/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 11/20/2017
Final Order: 12/07/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/07/2017 | $0.00 | 12/01/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/07/2017 | $9,760.00 | 12/01/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2017 | $9,760.00 | 12/01/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iv): 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iv): An employer whose employees have been designated to provide permit space rescue and emergency services did not ensure that affected employees practiced making permit space rescues at least once every 12 months: a) 638 Summer Street, Lynn, MA 01905, Large urethane room, On or about April 29, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employees practiced making permit space rescues. There is no record of employees making a practice confined space rescue within the last 12 months. Employees conducting confined space entry raised concerns about the inability to rescue and the rescue process, then contacted the local fire department prior to conducting the entry into U-12. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).