Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 103019998
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/18/1989 X
Initial Penalty: $700.00
Current Penalty: $700.00
Issuance Date: 06/15/1989
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 07/12/1989
Final Order: 06/18/1990
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/18/1990 | $700.00 | 06/18/1989 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/15/1989 | $700.00 | 06/18/1989 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CONFINED
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that: On 2/28/89, an employee was permitted to enter a confined space brine well located at 1501 Homewood Ave., Barberton, Ohio prior to (1) training the employee in the potential hazards that may be involved (2) testing the atmosphere, (3) providing necessary equipment and personnel for rescue operations. These failures exposed the employee to serious injuries such as fractures, respiratory damage and/or death. One feasible and acceptable program among others, to correct this hazard would be the following: 1) Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric testing, rescue procedures, and employee training. 2) The completion and posting of a confined space entry permit which requires authorization and approval in writing that specifics the location and type of work to be done and certifies that all existing and potential hazads have been evaluated by a qualified person and necessary protective measures have been taken to ensure the safety of each worker. 3) Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and continued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere, when determined necessary as described in (2) above. 4) Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and on a regular basis for presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%) and absence hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors, when determined necessary as described in (2) above. 5) Emergency rescue procedures with a requirement that trained personnel are available and are stationed outside the confined space with proper equipment to provide for the rescue of persons entering the space as determined necessary as described in (2) above. Such equipment must include safety harness and lifelines with provisions for hoisting employees from the confined space. If entry is required for rescue, the rescuing employee must be equipped with approved air supplied respiratory equipment and other appropriate personal protective equipment. 6) Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined spaces. This training shall include procedures required prior to entry and hazards associated with work in confined spaces.
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