OSHA Inspection: LAKE TO LAKE DAIRY

Issued

May 6, 1986

Abate by

Sep 8, 1986

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $205 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Saftety 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:
a) Employees entered confined spaces such as milk storage tanks for for
maintenance work, additional cleaning and hot work. Employees were
exposed to potential hazards of asphyxiation and chemical poisoning
from oxygen deficiency and toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide and
carbon dioxide.
A feasible method of abatement includes but is not limited to:
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 specifies the
location and type of work to be done and certifies that all existing
and potential hazards 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
of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors, when
determined necessary as described in (2) above.
5) Emergency rescue procedure with a requirement that trained pesonnel
are available and are stationed outside the confined space with
proper equipment to provide for the rescue of persons entering the
space as determined must include safety harness and lift lines with
provisions for hoisting employees from the confined space. If entry
is required for a rescue, the rescuing employee must be equipped
with approved air supplied respiratory equipment and other
appropriate personal protection equipment.
6) Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined
spaces.  This training shall include procedures required prior to
entry and the hazards associated with work in confined spaces.

Issued

May 6, 1986

Abate by

Sep 8, 1986

Issued

May 6, 1986

Abate by

Aug 8, 1986

Issued

May 6, 1986

Abate by

May 23, 1986

Issued

May 6, 1986

Abate by

May 23, 1986

Issued

May 6, 1986

Abate by

May 23, 1986