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Standard Cited: 19100146 D04 Permit-required confined spaces
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Inspection Nr: 313130833
Citation: 01018
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 04/16/2010
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 04/29/2010
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523300
Contest Date: 05/07/2010
Final Order: 09/06/2011
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/06/2011 | 04/29/2010 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/16/2010 | $4,500.00 | 04/29/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4): The employer did not provide the equipment, specified in paragraphs (d)(4)(i) through (d)(4)(ix) of this section, at no cost to employees, maintain that equipment properly, and ensure that employees use that equipment properly: The employer did not provide the necessary equipment and ensure the equipment was used properly for safe permit space entry into the Renzmann Wash Units in the Wash Area. Equipment necessary includes but is not limited to, atmospheric testing and monitoring equipment to assess employee exposures to oxygen, LEL and toxic vapors; ventilating equipment needed to obtain acceptable entry conditions; communications equipment; personal protective equipment; barriers and shields to protect the entrants; and rescue and emergency equipment.