Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 B04 IV General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 998078.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,900.00
Issuance Date: 04/01/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 04/07/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 04/02/2015
Final Order: 01/25/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/25/2016 | $3,900.00 | 04/07/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/26/2015 | $6,000.00 | 04/07/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/01/2015 | $6,000.00 | 04/07/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(iv): Where the welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means was not provided for quickly removing the welder in case of emergency: On or about October 2, 2014, the employer allows employees to enter tank cars to weld and grind without providing means for removing the welder in case of emergency. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with inhalation hazards.