Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 C05 II H Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1317764.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/03/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $8,407.10
Issuance Date: 09/27/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/17/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/17/2018 | $8,407.10 | 12/03/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2018 | $12,934.00 | 11/01/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(H): The employer shall verify that the space is safe for entry and that the pre-entry measures required by paragraph (c)(5)(ii) of this section have been taken, through a written certification that contains the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person providing the certification. The certification shall be made before entry and shall be made available to each employee entering the space or to that employee's authorized representative. a. On or about May 16, 2018 at the site located at 3300 Stelzer Road in Columbus, Ohio, the employer did not verify, through written certification, that a permit-required confined space was safe for entry when an HVAC service employee entered the space to perform maintenance on an air handler. The employee had de-energized and locked out the electrical supply to the fan, but had not completed a written certification to declassify the permit-required confined space
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