Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19150012 C01 II Precautions and the order of testing before entering confined and enclosed ...
Inspection Nr: 1416206.015
Citation: 01013C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/19/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 01/24/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/13/2020 | $0.00 | 01/24/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/19/2019 | $0.00 | 01/24/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013C Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.12(c)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that spaces or adjacent spaces that contain or have contained liquids, gases, or solids that were toxic, corrosive or irritant were tested by a competent person to determine the air concentration of toxics, corrosives, or irritants within the space prior to initial entry by an employee. a) At the facility, on tank barge, hull marking Coastal 2526-B: On or about June 28, 2019 and times theretofore, the employer did not ensure a competent person tested the air concentration of toxics including benzene (PEL 1 ppm, STEL 5 ppm) in the space before employees entered cargo tanks with crude oil residue.