This case is a perfect example of how OSHA will use the newer Construction Confined Space Standard in a general industry workplace based on the actual work being performed.
At 3:30 p.m. on May 3, 2017, Employee #1 was spray coating the inside of a 6 foot by 23-foot stainless steel tank, using Plasite 7133, a Category 2 flammable liquid (Flash point < 23°C (73.4°F) and initial boiling point > 35°C (95°F).
A flash fire occurred when the employee brought a light into the Permit-Required Confined Space. Employee #1 sustained burns on his forehead, arms, chest, abdomen, and back. He was hospitalized for his injuries until July 14, 2018, when he died.
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Violation Summary
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| Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total | |
| Initial Violations | 10 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 10 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,100 |
| Current Penalty | $27,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,100 |
