Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100252 B04 IV General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1118265.015
Citation: 01018
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/14/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/08/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/29/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/29/2016 | $2,000.00 | 07/14/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/08/2016 | $4,000.00 | 07/14/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(iv): Where the welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means was not provided for quickly removing the welder in case of emergency. On or about 13 January 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees were welding in confined spaces accessible through a vessel port hole without the means to quickly remove the welders, exposing the employees to the hazards delayed rescue from large pipes/vessels up to approximately 35 feet long.