Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261203 E02 III
Inspection Nr: 1110099.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/25/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/23/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 06/17/2016
Final Order: 01/06/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/06/2017 | $7,000.00 | 06/25/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/24/2016 | $7,000.00 | 06/25/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/23/2016 | $7,000.00 | 06/25/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1203(e)(2)(iii): (iii) Before an employee enters the space, the internal atmosphere must be tested, with a calibrated direct-reading instrument, for oxygen content, for flammable gases and vapors, and for potential toxic air contaminants, in that order. Any employee who enters the space, or that employee's authorized representative, must be provided an opportunity to observe the pre-entry testing required by this paragraph. a) T-501 Absorption Tower, CF Industries, Donaldsonville, LA; On or about December 4, 2015, the employer allowed employees to access and engage in work activities in the T-501 Absorption Tower without having conducted atmospheric testing throughout the entire confined space.
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