OSHA Inspection: UNIVERSAL EDIBLE OILS, INC.

Issued

May 9, 1986

Abate by

Jun 12, 1986

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $500 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 emloyees in that employees were exposed to
the hazards of the effects and/or asphyxiation caused by N2 in the
shortening vats while transferring oil, sampling and/or checking the vat
interior:
A feasible and useful method of correcting these hazards is to establish
and properly implement effective training and rules for employees
working in area where N2 is present, with the following elements as a
minimum:
a) Train operators in the inherent hazards of N2 exposure.
b) Train operators in the proper methods of checking oil levels in the
vats.
c) Train operators in the proper methods and procedures for oil
transfer.
d) Appropriately mark all man hatches of vats that contain N2.
e) Prohibit operators from opening the man hatches of vats containing
N2.
f) Keep all viewing ports of man hatches clean and clear.
g) Keep all viewing port lights in operating condition.
h) Establish and enforce vessel entry procedures including purging,
venting, sampling, and issuance of entry permits.
i) Only properly trained and equipped employee(s) shall enter confined
spaces.

Issued

May 9, 1986

Abate by

Jun 12, 1986

Penalty

Initial $560 · Current $260 Reduced

Issued

May 9, 1986

Abate by

May 26, 1986

Penalty

Initial $80 · Current $40 Reduced

Issued

May 9, 1986

Abate by

May 26, 1986

Issued

May 9, 1986

Abate by

May 12, 1986

Penalty

Initial $40