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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261210 B
Inspection Nr: 1102251.015
Citation: 01013A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,400.00
Issuance Date: 04/11/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/08/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date: 04/28/2016
Final Order: 10/13/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/13/2016 | $1,400.00 | 08/08/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/02/2016 | $2,800.00 | 05/05/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/11/2016 | $2,800.00 | 05/05/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1210(b): The employer did not ensure that the entry supervisor verified that all tests specified by the permit have been conducted and that all procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin: On or about October 16, 19 and 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure an entry supervisor verified that appropriate atmospheric testing was completed, water from the treatment plant was effectively isolated, a method for rescue was in place and all procedures and equipment were in place before allowing entry to begin.