OSHA Inspection: KEMANORD, INC.

Issued

Sep 9, 1987

Abate by

Sep 14, 1987

Penalty

Initial $490 · Current $300 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:
a) Employees were exposed to possible confined space hazard such as
oxygen deficiency, toxic chemicals, explosive and flammable vapors
when employees entered and worked inside the scale pit, located
between the Finishing Building East Bin and the West Chlorate Storage
Bin.
Feasible abatement methods include, but not limited to:
1) Following recognized procedures for confined space entry which
include, planning by qualified persons, checking the space for oxygen
deficiency, expolosive vapors, toxic fumes, ventilation, lockout/
tagout, standby people/ communication, proper tools and equipment,
entry permit, continuous monitoring of the atmosphere, recordkeeping
and other needed procedures.

Issued

Sep 9, 1987

Abate by

Oct 5, 1987

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Sep 9, 1987

Abate by

Oct 2, 1987

Issued

Sep 9, 1987

Abate by

Oct 2, 1987

Issued

Sep 9, 1987

Abate by

Oct 14, 1987

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Sep 9, 1987

Abate by

Oct 14, 1987

Issued

Sep 9, 1987

Abate by

Oct 14, 1987

Issued

Sep 9, 1987

Abate by

Sep 14, 1987