Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 G01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1354512.015
Citation: 03007A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $119,338.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/01/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 04/01/2019
Final Order: 05/07/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/07/2020 | $0.00 | 04/01/2019 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/01/2019 | $119,338.00 | 04/01/2019 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2019 | $119,338.00 | 04/01/2019 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 007A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer does not provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: A) DOWA THT America, Inc., located at 2130 South Woodland Circle, Bowling Green, OH 43402: the employer does not provide adequate permit space training to employees who are required to perform work in multiple heat treating furnaces located in the CHT Area. Employees conducting maintenance work inside the furnaces are exposed to atmospheric, mechanical, thermal and engulfment hazards. This violation most recently occurred on or about October 19, 2018, at the above address.