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Standard Cited: 19100146 E01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 998634.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $1,600.00
Issuance Date: 03/06/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 10/15/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date: 03/27/2015
Final Order: 10/29/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/29/2015 | $1,600.00 | 10/15/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/10/2015 | $6,300.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/06/2015 | $6,300.00 | 04/20/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit: Employees were exposed to injury from the hazards associated with confined space entry. The use of entry permits was not developed or implemented to ensure that hazards associated with furnace entry were recognized, evaluated and controlled prior to entering furnaces and rotary furnaces. There were 3 furnaces and 3 rotary furnaces in the production area that were periodically entered by employees. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.