OSHA Inspection: WIELAND MANUFACTURING

Issued

Feb 21, 1986

Abate by

Mar 26, 1986

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $120

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 employmet 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 employer failed to render employment and a place of employment
free from recognized hazard causing or likely to cause serious
physical harm in that the employer failed to establish confined space
entry and working procedures during work inside a tank 11 feet in
diameter and 14 feet long while using solvents.
A feasible method of abatement includes, but is not limited to:
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 be done and certifies that all exsisting
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 on
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 of 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 lifelines 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 confined spaces.

Issued

Feb 21, 1986

Abate by

Feb 26, 1986

Issued

Feb 21, 1986

Abate by

Mar 10, 1986