Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 K01 III A Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 981715.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/30/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 12/02/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/23/2014
Emphasis:
Substance: 1480
Substance: 1900
Substance: 2260
Substance: X100
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | $6,300.00 | 06/30/2015 | Serious | ||
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/23/2014 | $6,300.00 | 04/16/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/02/2014 | $7,000.00 | 04/16/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(1)(iii)(A): Employer did not select a rescue team or service from those evaluated that had the capability to reach the victim(s) within a time frame that is appropriate for the permit space hazard(s) identified. The employer is failing to ensure that the designated service for permit required confined space rescue, Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department, was able to provide an adequate response time to multiple Wakefield area facility locations including, but not limited to Big Red Farms, for specific hazards including potential IDLH atmospheres and engulfment. Employee(s) enter permit required confined spaces throughout the facility, such as product vats, blenders, and, silos, and dryer boxes.