Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 315446385
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/30/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $9,600.00
Issuance Date: 11/22/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date: 12/20/2011
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 05/14/2015 | $9,600.00 | 11/30/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/22/2011 | $4,000.00 | 11/30/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CONFINED
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a hazardous atmosphere: a)work site, manhole at the intersection of US Hwy 70 and Leesville Road - on June 7th, 2011 at approximately 5:00 PM two employees entered a 11 foot deep by 8 foot wide concrete municipal drinking water butterfly valve manhole to retrieve an inflatable plug needed at another location on the job site. Upon entering, the employees lost consciousness due to an oxygen deficient atmosphere within the space and suffered death by asphyxiation. The employer did not have an entry supervisor present who ensured that acceptable conditions were maintained for the duration of the confined space entry. Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to prevent this hazard is to comply with the American National Standard Institute (ANSI), Standard Z117.1-2003 "Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces." Section 7.4 requires an "entry supervisor" who knows the requirements of the confined space entry program and ensures that acceptable conditions are maintained for the duration of the entry.
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