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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309750198
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Unclass
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $70,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/18/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/22/2006
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date: 09/08/2006
Final Order: 12/13/2006
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0560
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/13/2006 | $70,000.00 | 08/22/2006 | Unclass | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/18/2006 | $70,000.00 | 08/22/2006 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CONFINED
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to hazardous atmosphere(s) in confined space(s): Shaw House Project - On or about 02/20/2006, an employee suffered carbon monoxide poisoning when he entered a confined space manhole/underground utility vault and utilized a two cycle internal combustion powered Stihl TS 400 Cutquik saw to cut a cast iron pipe: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to follow ANSI Z117.1 Safety requirements for Confined Spaces and identify confined space hazards, evaluate the confined space hazards, perform atmospheric testing, utilize personal protective equipment and/or ventilation, provide safe entry/exit, develop an emergency response plan, and utilize a confined space entry permit.