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Standard Cited: 19100146 D04 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1649236.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/20/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/17/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/10/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/10/2023 | $0.00 | 08/17/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2023 | $15,625.00 | 08/17/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4): Provide the following equipment (specified in paragraphs (d)(4)(i) through (d)(4)(ix) of this section) at no cost to employees, maintain that equipment properly, and ensure that employees use that equipment properly: On or about February 8, 2023, employees engaged in cleaning out underground pits labeled as Permit Required Confined Space, were not provided the necessary entry equipment. For example, employees entered Pit 1-West/The Riley Pit, Pit 4 and "the pit up on the hill," wearing a harness with an available lifeline, but no anchor point or means to tie off for rescue. Employees are exposed to potential atmospheric hazards, and machine hazards during entry into these spaces. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).