Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 I04 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1180730.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/15/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $6,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 02/16/2017
Final Order: 01/29/2018
Emphasis:
Substance: 2260
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/29/2018 | $6,500.00 | 02/15/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 02/16/2017 | $12,675.00 | 02/15/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2017 | $12,675.00 | 02/15/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(i)(4): The employer did not ensure that each attendant remained outside the permit space during entry apparitions until relieved by another attendant: (a) On September 22, 2016 at approximately 11:20 AM, the attendant entered the confined space to assist one of the injured employees to exit after the employee climbed up on the mixer arm to escape engulfment from white liquor, but there was no other attendant available outside the confined space. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.