Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 E01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1404164.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,246.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 12/18/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 12/13/2019
Final Order: 06/28/2021
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/28/2021 | $13,653.00 | 12/18/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/10/2020 | $7,246.00 | 12/18/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2019 | $7,246.00 | 12/18/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A 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 May 21, 2019, located at the Berne Plant at Vessel UF-0413, the employer did not prepare entry permits for employees performing permit-required confined space work of removing filters, thereby exposing the employees to asphyxiation and thermal burn injuries.