Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261203 E02 VI
Inspection Nr: 1482230.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/14/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/24/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/20/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/20/2020 | $0.00 | 10/14/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/24/2020 | $0.00 | 10/14/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1203(e)(2)(vi): The employer did not continuously monitor the atmosphere of the Permit-Required Confined Space and did not demonstrate that equipment for continuous monitoring was not commercially available or periodic monitoring was sufficient: (a) 5141 Rockery Road Spring Grove PA Thickener Tank - The employer did not have equipment for continuous monitoring before the employees entered or while in the permit required confined space of the thickener tank and began working, potentially exposing employees to an atmospheric hazard, on or about July 2, 2020. Abatement Note: If continuous monitoring is used, the employer must ensure that the monitoring equipment has an alarm that will notify all entrants if a specified atmospheric threshold is achieved, or that an employee will check the monitor with sufficient frequency to ensure that entrants have adequate time to escape. If continuous monitoring is not used, periodic monitoring is required. All monitoring must ensure that the continuous forced air ventilation is preventing the accumulation of a hazardous atmosphere. Any employee who enters the space, or that employee's authorized representative, must be provided with an opportunity to observe the testing Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
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