OSHA Inspection: HANCOCK LANDMARK INC.

Issued

Jun 18, 1986

Abate by

Jun 27, 1986

Penalty

Initial $560

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 death by asphyxiation while working inside grain bins or
silos containing quantities of grain which could be sloped to heights
which could shift unexpectedly and/or where grain could form bridges and
collapse and bury exposed employees.
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 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 gases or
vapors, when detemined 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 detemined 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 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 hazards associated with work in confined spaces.