Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D03 III Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1739639.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $159,710.00
Current Penalty: $159,710.00
Issuance Date: 10/02/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 10/29/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 10/25/2024
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/04/2024 | $159,710.00 | 10/29/2024 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/02/2024 | $159,710.00 | 10/29/2024 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including isolating the permit space: a) On or about 04/15/2024 at the site located at 3000 Milton Ave, Solvay, NY 13209: Employees entered the Lindberg Kiln without locking out tagging out the nitrogen generator exposing employees to asphyxiation hazards.