OSHA Inspection: CEILCOTE CORROSION PROOF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $380 Reduced

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 physiological effects of asphyxiation and the hazard of inhalation
of a toxic substance and/or fire or explosion during entry and while
working in a confined space situation.
a) On or about October 12,1988, employees were required to enter and
work in a 250,000 gallon steel tank applying flammable and toxic
materials to the wall and floors of the tank.  Employees could suffer
central nervous system damage, and/or respiratory system damage due
to the chemical inhalation, death due to oxygen deficiency (Anoxia)
and severe burns should a fire/explosion result, among other hazards
within uncontrolled confined spaces.
Among othe methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:  Implement a confined space entry procedure
which includes, but is not limited to the following items:
1) Posting of written confined space entry procedures adjacent to tanks
or other confined space areas which may be entered.
2) Implementation of established lockout/tagout and isolation
procedures, where applicable, and issuance of a proper entry permit
prior to tank/confined space entry.
3) Use of atmospheric testing procedures to determine the presence of
hazardous air contaminants, potential oxygen deficiency and
flammable/explosive atmosphere prior to entry to tank/confined space
and as needed prior to re-entry.
4) Where it has been determined that confined space contains a hazardous
concentration of an air contaminant and/or an oxygen deficiency, use
of mechanically induced ventilation in the confined space/tank before
entry and during occupancy and/or use of respiratory protective
equipment which provides adequate protection against the hazards
encountered.
5) Provisions for a standby observer located outside the confined space
with a means of communication with the worker inside the confined
space and a means of obtaining immedicate help in an emergency.
6) Provisions and procedures for readily available emergency standby
equipment consisting of a safety line and harness arrangement and a
seat containing breathing apparatus certified by the National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
7) Implementation of periodic training sessions relative to confined
space entry, rescue and first-aid procedures.

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 17, 1988

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $165 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 17, 1988

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $210 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $490 · Current $290 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $165 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $380 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $210 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $380 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988