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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260800 J01 III A Underground Construction
Inspection Nr: 1231691.015
Citation: 02002C
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
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 | $0.00 | 11/28/2017 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/31/2017 | $0.00 | 11/28/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002C Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.800(j)(1)(iii)(A): The atmosphere in all underground work areas was not tested quantitatively for carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and other toxic gases, dusts, vapors, mists, and fumes as often as necessary to ensure that: 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 test atmospheres to ensure that the atmosphere contained at least 19.5 percent oxygen and no more than 22 percent oxygen.