Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 D03 IV Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 979470.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/15/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/01/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/02/2015
Emphasis:
Substance: 8330
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/02/2015 | $7,000.00 | 12/15/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/01/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/15/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iv): Under the permit space program, the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit entry operations, including, but not limited to, purging, inerting, flushing or ventilation the permit spaces as necessary to eliminate or control atmospheric hazards. (a) Heater Treater Shop - On or about June 5, 2014 the employer did not ventilate the permit required confined space to remove heat generated during the welding operation. Employee exposure to heat may lead to the development of serious heat-related illnesses such as hypothermia.
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