Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D03 IV Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1535053.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/28/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $5,461.00
Current Penalty: $5,461.00
Issuance Date: 11/29/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/20/2021
Emphasis:
Substance: 1480
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/20/2021 | $5,461.00 | 01/28/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/29/2021 | $5,461.00 | 12/28/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iv): Develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to, the following: (iv) Purging, inerting, flushing, or ventilating the permit space as necessary to eliminate or control atmospheric hazards: On or about June 7, 2021, Employees were exposed to atmospheric hazards while entering sewer manholes due to the fact the Employer failed to ensure manholes were adequately ventilated and failed to develop and implement practices and procedures related to when powered ventilation shall be used during entries into sewer manholes and other permit required confined spaces.