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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260800 J01 I A Underground Construction
Inspection Nr: 1231691.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $50,700.00
Current Penalty: $35,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/31/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/28/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/13/2017
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/13/2017 | $35,500.00 | 11/28/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/31/2017 | $50,700.00 | 11/28/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.800(j)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not assign a competent person to perform all required air monitoring under this section for underground construction: a) Culvert Install Site: On or about May 05, 2017 and at times prior, employees were exposed to acute illness, burns, impairment of ability to self-rescue, and incapacitation while removing soil, inspecting, flame cutting, tacking and welding inside of a 36 inch culvert. The employer failed to designate a competent person to test atmospheres for hazards such as, but not limited to; oxygen deficiency, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and other flammable gases, vapors, or mists as required by this section.