OSHA Inspection: QUALITY CARRIERS, INC.

Issued

Aug 19, 1988

Abate by

Sep 21, 1988

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $280

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) The potential hazard of oxygen deficiency and toxic substances in a
confined space. Employees must enter tank trailers for cleaning and
inspection, and the employer was not using a confined space entry
procedure.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is:
a) Use mechanical ventilation to thoroughly ventilate the container
prior to entry and during the work being performed in the confined
space.
b) Use a lifeline with a standby employee designated to watch and
be in constant communication with the employee inside the confined
space.
c) Testing for oxygen and toxic substances, and insure a safe
atmosphere before entering tank.

Issued

Aug 19, 1988

Abate by

Sep 14, 1988

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $120

Issued

Aug 19, 1988

Abate by

Oct 24, 1988

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $240

Issued

Aug 19, 1988

Abate by

Sep 7, 1988

Issued

Aug 19, 1988

Abate by

Sep 7, 1988

Issued

Aug 19, 1988

Abate by

Sep 7, 1988