Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261204 C04
Inspection Nr: 1482885.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/13/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $5,398.00
Current Penalty: $5,398.00
Issuance Date: 11/06/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 11/19/2020
Final Order: 01/20/2022
Emphasis:
Substance: 1480
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/20/2022 | $5,398.00 | 11/13/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/24/2021 | $5,398.00 | 11/13/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/06/2020 | $5,398.00 | 11/13/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1204(c)(4): The employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices for purging, inerting, flushing, or venting the confine space to eliminate or control atmospheric hazards: On or about July 9, 2020, at or near the intersection of Mitchell St. and W. Barkley St. in Sour Lake, TX, the employer did not implement procedures for eliminating, ventilating or controlling hydrogen sulfide in the space, exposing employees to toxic sewer gases when entering a sanitary sewer manhole.