Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D09 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1274102.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,147.00
Current Penalty: $5,489.00
Issuance Date: 02/06/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 21
Abatement Date: 03/26/2018
Gravity:
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/06/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/06/2018 | $5,489.00 | 03/26/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/06/2018 | $9,147.00 | 03/26/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry: a) At the facility, tank wash areas: On October 30, 2017, the employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, or for rescuing entrants from permit spaces when tank wash employees were required to cross under internal baffles inside of permit required confined spaces to perform cleaning of chemical residues, exposing employees to an asphyxiation hazard.