Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D05 I Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1248490.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/14/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/06/2017
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 1900
Substance: X100
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/06/2017 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/14/2017 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not evaluate permit space conditions when entry operations were conducted by testing conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions exist before entry is authorized to begin: a) In the North Shop, on or about July 20, 2017 - The employer authorized entry into the high pressure tank car TILX 303142 before atmospheric testing specified by the permit was conducted. A tank welder entered the tank to set up for a post weld heat test.