Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 E01 Permit-required confined spaces
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Inspection Nr: 1396254.015
Citation: 01003L
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/08/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 09/12/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/03/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/03/2019 | $0.00 | 09/12/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/08/2019 | $0.00 | 09/12/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003L Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry is authorized, the employer shall document the completion of measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section by preparing an entry permit. NOTE: Appendix D to section 1910.146 presents examples of permits whose elements are considered to comply with the requirements of this section. a. On or about May 15, 2019, the employer failed to document an entry permit prior to authorizing employees to enter vacuum truck tanks, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with confined space entry when sandblasting and painting.