Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 103550257
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/16/1988 X
Initial Penalty: $1,000.00
Current Penalty: $525.00
Issuance Date: 12/13/1988
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/1989 | $525.00 | 12/16/1988 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/13/1988 | $1,000.00 | 12/16/1988 | 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 working inside whey tanker trailers in that: a) A confined space entry program was not established to protect employees who were exposed to atmospheres which are potentially deficient in oxygen and/or in excess of acceptable personal exposure limits of toxic contaminants. The American National Standards Institute Safety Requirements for Working in Tanks and Other Confined Spaces (ANSI Z117.1-1977), "contain acceptable methods of compliance"which include the following: 1) Training of personnel in confined space procedures. 2) Testing of the atmosphere prior to entry. 3) Ventilation of the confined space. 4) Stand-by personnel in communication with those inside of the space. 5) Respiratory protection that is appropriate for the atmosphere to which they are exposed. 6) A permit system authorizing approval for all work and appropriate protective measures that are to be provided. 7) A monitoring of the "Confined Space Entry Program" to insure that the necessary steps are being followed.
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