These citations are the FIRST OSHA citations using 1926.1201-1213, OSHA’s confined space in constructionOSHA’s confined space in construction standard. It is IMPORTANT to point out these citations involved work at a waste-water treatment plant (WWTP) which is normally a workplace that would fall under OSHA’s GENERAL INDUSTRY standards; however, the work being done INSIDE the 54″ pipe was CONSTRUCTION WORK. This case also involved sub-contractors who were also cited for PRCS issues. This inspection came about because a worker, 42, was leak testing joints inside a 54-inch round pipe and suffered fatal blunt force injuries in October 2015, when an inflatable “bladder” ruptured. Here is a breakdown of the 1926.1201-1213, OSHA’s confined space in construction standard citations:
PLEASE pay particular attention to the citations regarding RESCUE from this 54″ pipe!
