Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 109368464
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/17/1992 X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $800.00
Issuance Date: 12/18/1991
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/10/1992 | $800.00 | 01/17/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/18/1991 | $1,250.00 | 01/17/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
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 employees were exposed to potential toxic and oxygen deficient atmospheres while working in a confined space: (a) Employees who enter an egg holding tank were exposed to a potentially toxic and/or oxygen deficient atmosphere in that atmospheric testing was not performed, a permit system was not developed and a confined space entry program was not implemented, July 12, 1991. (b) Employees who enter a tanker truck in order to clean the inside of the holding tank were exposed to a potentially toxic and/or oxygen deficient atmosphere in that atmospheric testing was not performed, a permit system was not developed and a confined space entry program was not implemented, on or about June 12, 1991. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM CONSISTING OF AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING: 1. Implementation of confined space entry permit procedures which lists the precautions to be taken. The following "checklist" or precautions should be included on the entry permit: hazard(s) identified; testing and emergency procedures established; electrical equipment de-energized and locked-out; contaminants diluted by purging or ventilation; lifelines and safety belts utilized, and rescue equipment in place and tested. 2. Conduct atmosphere monitoring and testing prior to entry and during the time period that work is being performed in the confined space. Testing shall be for oxygen content and toxic substance concentrations. 3. Attach a safety belt and lifeline to the employee entering the confined space. 4. Provide a trained standby employee outside of the tanks to maintain communication with the confined space workers, unobstructed lifelines, and procedures for obtaining immediate help in the event of an emergency. Rescuers should be instructed and drilled in rescue procedures. Rescuers should be informed not to enter the confined area unless others are standing by in the event that additional help is required. The rescuer should be equipped with proper personal protective equipment including a lifeline and safety belt. 5. Instruct employees as to the nature of the hazards involved and the necessary precautions to be taken in regard to entry into the tanks. Employees should be trained with emphasis on the hazards associated with their work, the proper entry procedures to be followed and the required personal protective equipment needed when entry is made. Rescuers should be trained in artificial respiration techniques and basic first-aid procedures. 6. Provide sufficient exhaust ventilation to keep the concentration of toxic substances inthe tanks to within permissible exposure limits and ensure that ventilation exhaust ducts discharge clear of working areas. 7. Provide readily available emergency standby equipment consisting of a safety line and/or harness of sufficient length and where the internal atmosphere is oxygen deficient or contains toxic gases, a self-contained breathing apparatus or a supplied-air respirator should be utilized by the employee entering the confined space and one available for rescue. 8. All entrances to confined spaces should be posted: "Danger, confined space, entry by permit only".
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