OSHA Inspection: H2O CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE

Issued

Jan 24, 1992

Abate by

Jan 28, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $500 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 cusing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that:
a) H20 Construction and Maintenance, Lakewood, CO: Employees were
exposed to potential oxygen deficient and/or hazardous flammable
and toxic sewer gas atmospheres during confined spaces entry
associated with sewer cleaning and maintenance, on or about November
4 in the vicinity of 38th and Wadsworth, Wheatridge, CO., without
benefit of comprehensive confirmed space entry procedures in that:
1. A confined space entry permit system was not in place.
2. Atmospheric testing was not done prior to all confined space
entries.
3. An adequate emergency recuse program was not in place.
4. The confined spaces were not ventilated prior to entry.
5. Employees had not been adequately trained.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is the implementation of a confined space entry
program.

Issued

Jan 24, 1992

Abate by

Feb 10, 1992

Issued

Jan 22, 1992

Abate by

Jan 25, 1992

Penalty

Initial $300