Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.1204(i):29 CFR 1926.1204(i): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services (including procedures for summoning emergency assistance in the event of a failed non-entry rescue), for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue: a) Pinewald Aqua water tower: The employer did not develop and implement rescue procedures for employees working inside of the 1.5 million gallon Pinewald water tower located approximately 105 feet above the ground below. Employees were exposed to hazards, including, but not limited to, slips, trips, falls, flammable chemicals, silica and reduced oxygen levels, on or about 1/17/24. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.