Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 C04 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1284443.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,163.00
Current Penalty: $12,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/30/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 153
Abatement Date: 05/24/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 05/22/2018
Final Order: 11/08/2018
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/08/2018 | $12,000.00 | 05/24/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 05/30/2018 | $10,163.00 | 05/24/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2018 | $10,163.00 | 05/24/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 required confined space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146: (a) In the Repair and Coating/Painting Departments, on or about December 15, 2017 and at times prior to, the employer did not properly implement their written permit required confined space entry program by not effectively assigning responsibility of warning tag/device placement on tank cars and not providing sufficient means of communication between departments when employees were required to work in the permit required confined spaces, exposing employees to hazardous atmospheres.
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