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Standard Cited: 19100146 C04 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1378704.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/30/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $9,472.00
Current Penalty: $5,700.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2019 | $5,700.00 | 09/30/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/2019 | $9,472.00 | 08/23/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146: On or about 2/14/2019, the employer's written permit required confined space program did not identify the dust collector as a permit required confined space. Employees entering the dust collector during filter change operations were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 4-feet. Employees worked inside the dust collector from 2-inch metal beams with 12-inches between each beam.