Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D06 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1694134.015
Citation: 01014
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/18/2024
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 | 03/18/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/12/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/18/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2024 | $16,131.00 | 03/18/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(6): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry was authorized for the duration of entry operations. On or about September 28, 2023, in building #2 dip tank pit area, employees enter to perform work activities and an attendant is not provided outside the permit space for the entire duration of the entry. This exposed employees safety and health hazards.