Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 G01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1320403.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,641.00
Current Penalty: $9,895.00
Issuance Date: 11/29/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/26/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/20/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/20/2018 | $9,895.00 | 12/26/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/29/2018 | $11,641.00 | 12/26/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: a) Old Bridge Chemical, Inc./Old Bridge, NJ -Throughout the Plant: The Employer did not ensure that all employees acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned to them including but not limited to performing rescue, documenting measurements and providing necessary information on the permit. Employees were required to perform work and were authorized to enter permit required confined spaces such as but not limited to Zinc and Copper tanks and reactors. Condition noted on or about June 5, 2018.