OSHA Inspection: CALEB BRETT U.S.A.,INC.

Issued

Apr 17, 1987

Abate by

May 18, 1987

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $200

General-duty citation text

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:
the hazards of fire and explosion: On or about December 23, 1986,
gasoline line tank No. 15 was allowed to overflow, creating a vapor
cloud. The employer did not have an established procedure whereby
employees were trained in the hazards of the chemicals they were
measuring and in emergency action procedures in the event of an overfill
situation.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct these hazards is to prepare a written emergency action plan, to
train employees in the elements of this plan, and to monitor adherence
to the plan. As a minimum, the necessary elements of this plan are:
1) Access the potential hazard of the product being measured or handled.
2) Train employees in the potential hazards of the product.
3) Determine and provide appropriate personal protective equipment for
employees.
4) Ensure that on-site employees are made aware of the terminal
operator's emergency signaling system, evacuation procedures and
means of exit.
5) Train employees in all elements of this plan.
6) Periodically review the plan and report the training.

Issued

Apr 17, 1987

Abate by

May 1, 1987