OSHA Inspection: GLR CONTRACTORS

Issued

Jul 11, 1991

Abate by

Aug 13, 1991

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2587

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 did not
utilize a confined space entry procedure that would adequately protect
employees welding in confined spaces:
a.   Mieter Gate, Location R31- Three employees welding in
confined spaces were exposed to welding fumes, copper,
iron oxide, and carbon monoxide over their respective
permissible exposure levels, on or about May 16, 1991.
Abatement Note:
A confined space entry procedure shall include at a minimum:
1.   Instructions as to the nature of the hazards involved and
necessary precautions to be taken relative to confined
space entry.
2.   Posting of written confined space entry procedures adjacent
to tanks, vessels, or other confined space area which may
be entered.
3.   Use of cleaning, purging, and ventilation procedures to
remove sludge and other residue prior to confined space entry.
4.   Implementation of established lockout and isolation procedures,
where applicable, and issuance of a proper entry permit prior
to confined space entry.
5.   Use of atmospheric testing procedures to determine the
presence of hazardous air contaminants and potential
oxygen deficiency prior to entry into the confined space.
6.   Where it has been determined that the confined space contains
a hazardous air contaminent level and/or an oxygen deficiency,
use of mechanically induced ventilation in the confined space
before enry and during occupancy and/or use of respiratory
protective equipment which provides adequate protection against
the hazard(s) encountered.
7.   Use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including
safety harnesses and safety lines.
8.   Provisions for a standby observer located outside the confined
space and a means of communication with the worker inside the
confined space and a means of obtaining immediate help in an
emergency.
9.   Provisions and procedures for readily available emergency
standy equipment consisting of a safety line and harness
arrangement and a self-contained breathing apparatus certified
by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH).
10.  Implementaton of periodic training sessions relative to confined
space entry, rescue, and first aid procedures.

Issued

Jul 11, 1991

Abate by

Jul 24, 1991

Penalty

Initial $24,500 · Current $5,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0560

Issued

Jun 18, 1991

Abate by

Jun 21, 1991