Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D05 V Permit-required confined spaces
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Inspection Nr: 1737668.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/23/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 10/18/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 10/15/2024
Final Order: 09/18/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/18/2025 | $0.00 | 10/18/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/15/2024 | $16,131.00 | 10/18/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/23/2024 | $16,131.00 | 10/18/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(v):Reevaluate the permit space in the presence of any authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative who requests that the employer conduct such reevaluation because the entrant or representative has reason to believe that the evaluation of that space may not have been adequate; On or about June 9th, 2024, employees engaged in grain handling operations located at 1012 Laramie Ave, Hemingford, Nebraska 69348, were exposed to hazardous atmospheres and other recognized hazards when entering pit 3. The employer failed to properly revaluate pit 3 once they received notification of hazardous conditions including detection of phosphine (PH3) above monitor alarm thresholds when employees entered pit 3.