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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307534404
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/22/2005
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/09/2005 | $2,500.00 | 09/22/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2005 | $2,500.00 | 01/26/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard: CONFINED
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of asphyxiation during entry of a confined space. (a)Worksite located at Mezabish Lane: On or about 7/14/04, safe procedures for confined space entry were not utilized during entry of a storm drain manhole; an employee was exposed to an asphyxiation hazard resulting from exposure to an oxygen deficient atmosphere inside the manhole. Among other methods, feasible means of abatement would be to develop and implement a confined space entry program that meets the requirements of OSHA 1910.146 or ANSI Z117.1-1989 or newer. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED