OSHA Inspection: KAYTEE PRODUCTS INCORPORATED

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Jan 9, 1989

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $200 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 entered confined spaces such as grain bins, tanks of plant
#1 & #2, and the lower level of plant #1 (where moist was present),
for cleaning, maintenance work, disinfecting preparation and to
dislodge material. Employees were exposed to potential hazards of
asphyxiation and chemical poisoning from oxygen deficiency and toxic
gases, including being buried in the material, fumigants, carbon
monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
A feasible method of abatement includes, but is not limited to:
1) Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric
testing, standby and emergency procedures, rescue procedures
(including notification methods for obtaining additional assistance),
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 in #2 above.
4) Testing of the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and on
a regular basis for presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%) and absence
of hazardous levels of toxic gases or vapors, when determined
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 and a system of obtaining additional assistance in an emergency
situation (such as an alarm or air horn), when determined necessary
as described in #2 above. Such equipment must include a safety
harness and life line with provisions for hoisting or pulling
employees from the confined space (a boatswains chair the meets the
requirements of 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D may also be used), and a means
to lower a stretcher from areas only accessible by ladder be readily
available. If entry is required for rescue, the rescuing employee
must be equipped with an approved air supplied respirator 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 priorto
entry and the hazards associated with work in confined spaces.

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Oct 5, 1988

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Jan 9, 1989

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Oct 5, 1988

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Jan 9, 1989

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Oct 5, 1988

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Dec 7, 1988

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

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Jan 9, 1989

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Jan 9, 1989

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Jan 9, 1989

Penalty

Initial $400

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Jan 9, 1989

Penalty

Initial $320 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Jan 9, 1989

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $400

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Jan 9, 1989

Penalty

Initial $320

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Jan 9, 1989

Penalty

Initial $560 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Jan 9, 1989

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $240

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Oct 14, 1988

Penalty

Initial $320

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Nov 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $560 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Nov 7, 1988

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Oct 14, 1988

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

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Oct 12, 1988

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Oct 5, 1988

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Jan 9, 1989

Issued

Oct 5, 1988

Abate by

Jan 9, 1989