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Standard Cited: 19100146 E01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1630487.015
Citation: 01005B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/21/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $0.00 | 04/21/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2023 | $0.00 | 04/21/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry is authorized, the employer shall document the completion of measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section by preparing an entry permit. NOTE: Appendix D to section 1910.146 presents examples of permits whose elements are considered to comply with the requirements of this section. (a): On or about September 12, 2022, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit before entry was authorized. Employees would descend inside of the N33 Nitrider furnace without completing an entry permit. (b): On or about November 22, 2022, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit before entry was authorized. Employees would descend inside of the N33 Nitrider furnace without completing an entry permit. (c): On or about November 26, 2022, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit before entry was authorized. Employees would descend inside of the N8 Nitrider pit without completing an entry permit. Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).