Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261204 E01
Inspection Nr: 1432647.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $12,145.00
Issuance Date: 03/18/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 03/30/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 04/08/2020
Final Order: 11/02/2020
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/02/2020 | $12,145.00 | 03/30/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/13/2020 | $12,145.00 | 03/30/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/18/2020 | $12,145.00 | 03/30/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1204(e)(1): Permit confined space was not tested to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed before authorized entry was begun: a) On or about 9/20/2019, 304 Front Street, Binghamton, NY, tank #1: An employee was required to enter a 10,000 gallon gasoline storage tank, to clean and prepare it for removal. The employer did not ensure that the atmosphere inside this permit required confined space was tested prior to authorizing entry. Abatement verification is required for this item.