Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 E01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1190055.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $5,070.00
Current Penalty: $5,070.00
Issuance Date: 04/28/2017
Nr Instances: 14
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/15/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 05/19/2017
Final Order: 10/12/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
Substance: M103
Substance: X100
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | W: Empr Withdrew | 10/12/2017 | $5,070.00 | 05/15/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/22/2017 | $5,070.00 | 05/15/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/28/2017 | $5,070.00 | 05/15/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 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: a) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T-442 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. b) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Sprint vacuum box DVB25012 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. c) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 4, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, National frac tank 395, and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. d) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 3, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Tidal Tank vacuum box DV1325008 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. e) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 3, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T11008 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. f) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 3, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1920 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. g) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 2, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T1112 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. h) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 2, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS 130 BBL tank trailer T14129 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. i) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 2, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box VB1330 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. j) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 2, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, vacuum box VB12069 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. k) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 1, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, 70 BBL vacuum truck SVT-910 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. l) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 1, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, ETS/Republic vacuum box N48089 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. m) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 1, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 454 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards. n) At the facility, in the wash bay: On November 1, 2016 and times theretofore, employees were directed to clean a permit required confined space, Profield Services 130 BBL tanker trailer 163 and the employer did not document required measures including but not limited to specifying acceptable entry conditions, providing each entrant the opportunity to observe testing of the space, ventilating of the space to eliminate or control hazards, and verification of acceptable conditions in the space throughout the entry duration, exposing employees to inhalation and asphyxiation hazards.