Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 C05 II H Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1464072.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/15/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/22/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/17/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/17/2020 | $9,000.00 | 06/15/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/2020 | $12,145.00 | 06/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(H): Employees entered into permit spaces that met the conditions set forth in 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(i), but the employer did not verify that the space was safe for entry and that the measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii: On or about December 26, 2019, the employer did not ensure employees had completed a written entry permit prior to engaging in welding operations within a tank. This condition exposed employees to health hazards.
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