Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19150012 A03 Precautions and the order of testing before entering confined and enclosed ...
Inspection Nr: 1694074.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/26/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/21/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date: 03/15/2024
Final Order: 09/19/2024
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/19/2024 | $0.00 | 03/21/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/21/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/21/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/26/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/21/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.12(a)(3): The employer allowed employees to enter a space where the oxygen content, by volume, was below 19.5 percent or above 22.0 percent: a. On or about August 28, 2023, in the confined space bow compartment, on hull #169, located inside bay #7, at 560 Stokes Landing Road, Palatka, FL 32177, the employer exposed employees entering the confined space to a hypoxic asphyxiation hazard from a 15.5 percent oxygen deficient atmosphere, in that no Competent Person testing had been performed, and no continuous oxygen content monitoring and respiratory protection was provided for short durations for installation of ventilation equipment.