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Standard Cited: 19150012 B01 II Precautions and the order of testing before entering confined and enclosed ...
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Inspection Nr: 1304227.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $129,336.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/17/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 21
Abatement Date: 08/03/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date: 08/07/2018
Final Order: 04/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 04/06/2023 | $0.00 | 08/03/2018 | Willful | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/11/2018 | $129,336.00 | 08/03/2018 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/17/2018 | $129,336.00 | 08/03/2018 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1915.12(b)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that spaces and adjacent spaces that contain or have contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases were tested by a competent person to determine the concentration of flammable vapors and gases within the space prior to entry by an employee. (a) William E. Strait lower engine room, on or about January 19, 2018, the employer allowed employees to enter spaces to perform work, such as but not limited to, pulling electrical wire, plumbing, and pipe fitting, where flammable gas was present, filling the space and adjacent spaces, and did not ensure a competent person tested to determine the concentration of flammable vapors and gases prior to initial entry into the space by employees, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.