Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 E01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1692701.015
Citation: 01019B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/19/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date: 03/15/2024
Final Order: 09/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/11/2024 | $0.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/21/2024 | $0.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2024 | $0.00 | 03/19/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 019B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry is authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section by preparing an entry permit. a) Production Area- Powder Tank; On or about August 22, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemical, entrapment and struck-by hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that an entry permit was completed when employees were required to enter the powder tank to perform weekly cleaning duties and maintenance. b) Production Area- Cleaner Tank; On or about August 22, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemical, entrapment and struck-by hazards, in that the employer did not ensure that an entry permit was completed when employees were required to enter the cleaner tank to perform weekly cleaning duties and maintenance.