OSHA Inspection: C. P. CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jan 26, 1990

Abate by

Feb 12, 1990

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

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 an employee was
exposed to hot asphalt and a confined space inside the asphalt roofing
tanker which was located in the repair area of the main facility. The
employee entered the hot asphalt tanker to repair a value which was
only accessible from inside the tanker. Among other methods, one
feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to
prepare and implement a comprehensive contained space entry program to
include the following:
1. Written procedures for work performed in
confined spaces including:
a) Procedures covering selection, use, limitations, and
maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus or
airline
respirators;
b) Procedures covering the use of 5-minute,
emergencyescape,
self-contained breathing apparatus;
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, heat, asphyxiation and etc.) 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-air, and resuscitation:
c) Personnel assigned to test confined space atmospheres
shall be trained in the proper use of gas detector
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
allosing employees by a competent space:
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 caliprated pre-&
postentry.
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b) All valves and switches connect 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;
4. 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:
b) Personnel working in confined spaces shall be under
observation of or in communication with a compstent
standby rescue worker(s) outside the hazardous location:
c) Personnel working in confined spaces shall be
pro-vided with a rescue harness, safety belt
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 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 ensure a safe working environment.

Issued

Jan 26, 1990

Abate by

Jan 31, 1990

Penalty

Initial $4,800 · Current $3,800 Reduced

Issued

Jan 26, 1990

Abate by

Jan 31, 1990