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Standard Cited: 19100146 D01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1738331.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 09/06/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $14,518.00
Current Penalty: $11,614.40
Issuance Date: 08/12/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/10/2024
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/10/2024 | $11,614.40 | 09/06/2024 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/12/2024 | $14,518.00 | 09/06/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(1): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not implement the measures necessary to prevent unauthorized entry: On or about March 27, 2024, employees were exposed to health hazards of hydrocarbon gases and vapors, such as Propane, Butane, Pentane, N-Hexane, and Benzene from the oil storage tanks and the secondary gun barrel tank. The company did not conduct proper actions to ensure employees did not enter a permit confined space without prior approval. The gun barrel tank was a permit-required confined space.