Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D14 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1228973.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,760.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
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 | $6,000.00 | 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: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(14): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not review the permit-required confined space program, using the canceled permits retained under 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(6) within 1 year after each entry and revise the program as necessary, to ensure that employees participating in entry operations are protected from permit space hazards. a) 638 Summer Street, Lynn, MA 01905, Entire plant On or about May 19, 2017, the employer did not review the permit-required confined space program, using cancelled permits from the last 12 months, and did not revise the program as necessary to ensure that employees participating in entry operations are protected from permit space hazards. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d)