OSHA Inspection: HALE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jul 23, 1990

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $420

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(s) of asphyxiation and/or overexposure to unknown air
contaminants where employees were required to enter confined spaces,
such as manholes, and no procedure was established or followed to
ensure safe entry into such spaces.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to develop a confined space entry procedure for
the company that contains at least the following elements:
1) The work area shall be inspected by a qualified person and entry
shall be planned.
2) The atmosphere shall be tested by a qualified person before entry.
3) Only persons who are physically capable shall be allowed to enter
confined spaces.
4) A second person shall be positioned outside the confined space to
observe and/or maintain communication with employees at all times
when inside confined spaces.
5) Employees shall be provided and required to use the necessary
personal protective equipment for entry into a confined space.
6) Employees shall be permited to enter a confined space only after
being issued a written and signed permit.

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jul 23, 1990

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jun 26, 1990

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jun 26, 1990

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $180

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jul 23, 1990

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jul 23, 1990

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jul 23, 1990

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jun 26, 1990

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jun 26, 1990

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $640

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jun 26, 1990

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jun 26, 1990

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

Issued

Jun 22, 1990

Abate by

Jun 26, 1990