Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 G01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 998634.015
Citation: 01011
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: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: Employees were exposed to injury from the hazards associated with confined space entry. Employees entering confined spaces had not been trained to recognize, evaluate and control the hazards associated with furnace and rotary furnace entry. 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.