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Standard Cited: 19170023 B01 Hazardous atmospheres and substances (see also 1917.2 Hazardous cargo, mater...
Inspection Nr: 1272065.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $19,919.00
Current Penalty: $12,947.00
Issuance Date: 04/17/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/15/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 05/08/2018
Final Order: 06/12/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/12/2019 | $12,947.00 | 05/15/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/31/2018 | $19,919.00 | 05/08/2018 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/17/2018 | $19,919.00 | 05/08/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1917.23(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that a properly equipped designated person tested the atmosphere in rooms, buildings, vehicles, railcars, or other spaces that contains or had contained a hazardous atmosphere, prior to employee entry to determine whether a hazardous atmosphere existed: a) At the facility, Silo 3: On October 20, 2017 and times theretofore and thereafter, a properly equipped designated person did not test the internal atmosphere for oxygen and carbon monoxide when employees were directed to work inside to conduct reclaiming of wooden pellets, exposing employees to inhalation hazards. German Pellets Texas LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number #950187, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on May 16, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 498-A West Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, TX.