OSHA Inspection: NORGREN CO.

Issued

Dec 21, 1988

Abate by

Jan 23, 1989

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $225 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:
a) The hazard of entering a potential oxygen deficient atmosphere in
that employee(s) enter the metal impregnation tank located in the
metal treating area which contains an amaerobic chemical among
others.
One feasible and acceptable method to abate the hazard is to establish
and implement a written procedure for entering confined spaces including
but not limited to the following:
1) Written procedures for work performed in dangerous atmospheres in
confined spaces including:
a) Procedures covering selection, use, limitations, and maintenance of
applicable respirators; if necessary
b) Procedures covering the use of 5-minute, emergency-escape, self-
contained breathing apparatus; if necessary
c) Procedures covering the use of oxygen concentration, toxic and
combustible gas monitors for atmosphere testing within confined
spaces:
d) A permit system for entry into confined spaces;
e) Rescue and training;
f) Procedures covering standby personnel with suitable rescue equipment;
g) Procedures covering the use of appropriate safety equipment such as
lifeline and body harnesses.
2) Training procedures for work performed in confined spaces including;
a) All personnel working in confined spaces shall be trained and
informed about any hazards (fire, explosive, asphyxiation) they may
encounter in connection with the work they are about to perform;
b) Rescue standby worker(s) shall be trained in rescue techniques,
first-aid, and resuscitation; and shall be trained not to enter
confined space during rescue operations without appropriate personal
protective equipment;
c) Personnel assigned to test confined space atmospheres shall be
trained in the proper use of gas detection equipment. Also, their
knowledge of testing methods and equipment use shall be periodically
tested.
3) Pre-entry procedures for confined spaces including;
a) Where applicable, the following atmosphere tests shall be performed
by a competent person prior to allowing employees to enter confined
spaces:
i) Oxygen deficiency test to detect levels of oxygen below 19.5%;
ii) Combustible gas test to detect the presence of combustible gases
and vapors;
iii) Toxic gas test to detect presence of toxic gases likely to be
encountered;
iv) Test equipment shall be calibrated pre- & post-entry.
b) All valves and switches connected with the operation of the confined
space shall be closed and locked to prevent accidental introduction
of contaminants on starting of equipment within the confined space;
c) Confined spaces shall be purged for as long as necessary to reduce
any contaminants to safe levels;
d) All sources of ignition shall be removed if flammable or combustible
materials are present or capable of being produced;
e) Personal protective clothing and equipment shall be provided as may
be necessary;
Confined space work procedures including:
a) Continuous ventilation shall be provided during occupancy when a
contaminant is being continuously generated or an approved air-
supplied breathing apparatus shall be provided, if necessary;
b) Personnel working in confined spaces shall be under observation of
or in communication with competent standby rescue worker(s) outside
the hazardous location;
c) Personnel working in confined spaces shall be provided with a rescue
harness and a proper lifeline;
d) Personnel working in confined spaces shall be provided with an air-
supplied respirator or 5-minute, emergency-escape, self-contained
breathing apparatus;
e) Respirators, either supplied-air or self-contained, shall be
immediately available if necessary for use by the rescue worker(s).
The respirators shall be in a constant state of readiness;
f) Monitoring of the confined space during operations shall be conducted
periodically during work operations to ensuer a safe working
environment.

Issued

Dec 21, 1988

Abate by

Jan 23, 1989

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $180 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:
a) The hazard of potential burns if the line used to move the natural
gas in the transfer ladle area was ruptured.
Among others one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard
is to install a hose that is permitted to be used with natural gas.
b) The hazard of possible explosions in that both natural gas and air
lines in the transfer ladle area were equipped with compatible
pneumatic couplings and could be inadvertently connected to one
another for use.
Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method of abatement is
to install incompatible fittings on gas and air systems.

Issued

Dec 21, 1988

Abate by

Feb 28, 1989

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $180 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:
a) The hazard of possible extremity amputation of fall(s) to the bottom
of the vertical conveyor shaft from the second floor in the plastic
injection molding area.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to have the shaft entry on the 2nd floor
protected with at least a 6 foot high expanded metal safety gate which
is electrically and mechanically interlocked with the carriage to
prevent carriage movement if the gate is open; and, will lock the gates
unless the carriage is present, as required by the manufacturer.

Issued

Dec 21, 1988

Abate by

Jan 23, 1989

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $180 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:
a) The hazard of being seriously injured or crushed when hoist number
27 in the rotorex machine area of the foundry, is used, should the
overloaded basket fall. Among other
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to not overload the chain and hoist mechanism
and follow the loading directives.

Issued

Dec 21, 1988

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Penalty

Initial $540 · Current $270 Reduced

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Initial $540 · Current $270 Reduced

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Initial $630 · Current $315 Reduced

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Initial $540 · Current $270 Reduced

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Initial $450 · Current $225 Reduced

Issued

Dec 21, 1988

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Initial $540 · Current $270 Reduced

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Initial $360 · Current $180 Reduced

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Initial $360 · Current $180 Reduced

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