Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 121986335
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/06/1998
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 06/22/1998
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 07/17/1998
Final Order: 07/25/2003
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 07/25/2003 | 07/06/1998 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/22/1998 | $6,300.00 | 07/06/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CONFINED
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a) On or about April 22, 1998, employees were exposed to potential engulfment hazards while entering Equalization (EQ) Basins such as Basin #1, which contained water. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means for abating this condition include the implementation of a confined space entry program, including an assessment to identify confined spaces and permit required confined spaces, development and implementation of safe entry procedures for each space, and procedures to require and enforce the use of appropriate protective equipment and/or rescue equipment to prevent engulfment of employee(s).
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