OSHA Inspection: ROAD EQUIPMENT, INC.

Issued

Sep 15, 1987

Abate by

Oct 19, 1987

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $252 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 hazard of asphyxiation as a result of entering on or about June
10, 1987, a tanker truck that contained toxic wastes and the
atmosphere being oxygen deficient or toxic. The employer tested only
for a flammable/explosive atmosphere and allowed employees to enter
the tankers with no PPE, no rescue plan and no standby person.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to develop and implement a comprehensive written
confined space entry program that will establish management controls
over the work being performed and shall contain, but not necessarily be
limited to, the following elements:
1) Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric
testing, rescue procedures, and employee training.
2) The completion and posting of a confined space entry permit which
requires authorization and approval in writing that specifies the
location and type of work to e done and certifies that all existing
and potential hazards have been evaluated by a qualified person and
necessary protective measures have been taken to ensure the safety of
each worker.
3) Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and
continued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere, when determined
necessary as described in (2) above.
4) Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and on a
regular basis for presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%) and absence
of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors, when
determined necessary as described in (2) above.
5) Emergency rescue procedures with a requirement that trained personnel
are available and are stationed outside the confined space with
proper equipment to provide for the rescue of persons entering the
space as determined necessary as described in (2) above. Such
equipment must include safety harness and life lines with provisions
for hoisting employees from the confined space. If entry is required
for a rescue, the rescuing employee must be equipped with approved
air supplied respiratory equipment and other appropriate personal
protective equipment.
6) Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined
spaces. This training shall include procedures required prior to
entry and the hazards associated with work in the confined space.

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 3, 1987

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $252 Reduced

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 8, 1987

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $216 Reduced

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 2, 1987

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $216 Reduced

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 2, 1987

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 3, 1987

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $216 Reduced

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 2, 1987

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $252 Reduced

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 2, 1987

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $252 Reduced

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 2, 1987

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 9, 1987

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Aug 30, 1987

Issued

Aug 27, 1987

Abate by

Sep 2, 1987