Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 G01 Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1464642.015
Citation: 02011A
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 08/25/2020
Initial Penalty: $134,937.00
Current Penalty: $134,937.00
Issuance Date: 08/13/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 09/03/2020
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/03/2020 | $134,937.00 | 08/25/2020 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/13/2020 | $134,937.00 | 08/25/2020 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 011A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by this section acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: The employer does not provide permit-required confined space training to each of its employee(s) engaged in entry work when performing chemical trailer tank cleaning activities. This violation was most recently documented as follows: On or about February 20, 2020, at 8101 Union Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44105 in the hazardous materials bay (#8), the employer did not ensure that the employee assigned the role of attendant for permit-required confined space entries was provided with the necessary training on the elements of 29 CFR 1910.146(i) [duties of attendants], where chemical trailer tanks were entered for cleaning activities. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.