Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 J02 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1488084.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/29/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $13,653.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 03/02/2021
Final Order: 03/14/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/14/2024 | $13,653.00 | 03/29/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/11/2021 | $13,653.00 | 03/29/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/2021 | $13,653.00 | 03/29/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(j)(2):The employer did not ensure that each entry supervisor verified, by checking that the appropriate entries had been made on the permit, that all tests specified by the permit had been conducted and that all procedures and equipment specified by the permit were in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin. On or about August 12, 2020, the entry supervisor does not ensure the permit is completed and all test is conducted prior to the entry. This condition exposes the employees to hazardous atmosphere(s). Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that each entry supervisor verifies that the entry permit is completed prior to authorizing entry.