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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D05 I Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1489855.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $136,532.00
Current Penalty: $105,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/12/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/01/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/09/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/09/2021 | $105,000.00 | 09/01/2021 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/12/2021 | $136,532.00 | 02/19/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i): The employer failed to test conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed before entry was authorized to begin: (a) On or about August 25, 2020, and at times prior to that date, employees were exposed to potential health hazards when entering the boot pit for cleaning and maintenance activities. Testing to ensure acceptable entry conditions was not performed prior to entry into the boot pit containing spilled product and wet areas at 340 40th Street NW in Fargo, North Dakota. Note: This company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 1323393, Citation 1, Item 1b, and was affirmed as a final order on July 25, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 501 42nd Street NW, Fargo, North Dakota.