OSHA Inspection: DAMROW CO., INC.

Issued

May 24, 1989

Abate by

May 25, 1989

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $180

Issued

May 24, 1989

Abate by

May 25, 1989

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

Aug 9, 1989

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $250 Reduced

Hazardous substances 056019801730

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) Repair employees were exposed to hazards of asphyxiation and chemical
poisoning from oxygen deficiency, toxic gases and toxic fumes when
entering into and during work within confined space.
These hazards resulted from deficiencies in the company's tank entry
program which included the following:
1) Lack of effective ventilation while performing work inside of the
tanks.
2) Failure to test the atmosphere of the tank for toxics while
performing work inside of the tanks.
3) Failure to provide a means of emergency rescue.
4) Inadequate training of personnel entering the confined space.
5) Failure to utilize an auxiliary escape provision (air supply) with
an airline respirator in an unknown atmosphere or an atmosphere
immediately dangerous to life or health.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
these hazards is to establish a written confined space entry program
that will establish management controls over the work being performed
and shall contain as a minimum, but not necessarily limited to the
following elements:
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 assure 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 of the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and
on a regular basis for the presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%) and
absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors
when determined necessary as described in (2) above.
5) Disconnecting the power source of any equipment, machine or process
to be set-up, adjusted, repaired, services, cleaned, installed or
where maintenance owrk is to be performed and unintended motion or
release of energy would cause personal injury. Sources of stored
energy such as springs, air, hydraulic, capacitors, and steam shall
be evaluated in advance to determine whether to retain or relieve
the energy prior to starting the work.
6) Emergency rescue procedures with a requirement that trained
personnel are available and are stationed outside the confined space
with proper equipment to provide rescue of persons entering the
space as determined necessary as describe in (2) above. Such
equipment must include safety harnesses and lifelines with provisions
for hoisting employees from the confined space. If entry is required
for rescue, teh rescuing employee(s) must be equipped with a self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or other equivalent respiratory
protection plust other appropriate personal protective equipment.
7) Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined
space. This training shall include the procedures required prior
to entry and the hazards associated with work in confined spaces.
This would inlcude the wearing of a body harness and tended lifeline
attached to a hoist or jib; work practices to be followed while
cleaning and locking out any moving agitators, rotating knifes, etc.,
before work is allowed to begin.

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $180 Reduced

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 10, 1989

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $180 Reduced

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 10, 1989

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

Aug 9, 1989

Penalty

Initial $270 · Current $135 Reduced

Hazardous substances 068507301842Z100

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

Aug 9, 1989

Hazardous substances 068507301842Z100

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

Aug 9, 1989

Penalty

Initial $540 · Current $270 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 30, 1989

Hazardous substances 9020

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

Aug 9, 1989

Hazardous substances 9020

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 10, 1989

Hazardous substances 2270

Issued

May 4, 1989

Abate by

Aug 9, 1989

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $90 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

Issued

May 4, 1989

Abate by

May 10, 1989