Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D03 III Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1694134.015
Citation: 01012B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 03/11/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 03/13/2024
Final Order: 12/06/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/06/2024 | $0.00 | 03/11/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/12/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/11/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/11/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including isolating the permit space. a.) On or about August 23, 2023 and at times prior thereto, where employees were required to enter a confined space in building #1. This exposed employees to safety and health hazards when working in permit required confined spaces. b.) On or about October 13, 2023 and at times prior thereto, where employees were required to enter a confined space in building #2. This exposed employees to safety and health hazards when working in permit required confined spaces.