Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 K02 IV Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1231173.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,963.00
Current Penalty: $5,986.00
Issuance Date: 10/13/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 02/05/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 10/30/2017
Final Order: 03/08/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/08/2018 | $5,986.00 | 02/05/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/02/2017 | $8,963.00 | 11/17/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/13/2017 | $8,963.00 | 11/17/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iv): The employer did not ensure that affected employees practice making permit space rescues at least once every 12 months, by means of simulated rescue operations in which they remove dummies, manikins, or actual persons from the actual permit spaces or from representative permit spaces: a) Throughout the facility, on or about the week of 5/7/17: No drills to practice rescues from permit required confined spaces, such as the fire pit and waste water tanks, were performed by employees designated by the employer to provide permit space rescues and emergency services. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.