Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 K01 II Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 97348.015
Citation: 01008F
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,250.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/11/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/25/2011
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/31/2011
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/31/2011 | $0.00 | 10/25/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2011 | $4,250.00 | 10/25/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008F Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(ii): An employer who designates rescue and emergency services shall evaluate a prospective rescue service's ability, in terms of proficiency with rescue-related tasks and equipment, to function appropriately while rescuing entrants from the particular permit space or types of permit spaces identified: On August 7, 2011, employees were exposed to atmospheric and physical hazards while entering the reheat furnace to perform cleaning activities and the employer did not evaluate the rescue service's proficiency in conducting rescue-related tasks and their ability to use the equipment and function appropriately while rescuing entrants from the particular permit space.
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