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Standard Cited: 19100146 D05 III Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1751705.015
Citation: 01003D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/27/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/24/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/18/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/18/2024 | $0.00 | 12/24/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/27/2024 | $16,131.00 | 12/24/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(iii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), when testing for atmospheric hazards, the employer did not evaluate permit space conditions when entry operations were conducted by testing first: (a) On or about May 29, 2024, at 18317 Highway 144, Fort Morgan, CO: The employer failed to evaluate the conditions in the space for atmospheric hazards when conditions changed in the space. Employees were exposed to atmospheric hazards and Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) condition associated with hydrogen sulfide exposure while performing a line break and pump removal within the lower pump house.