OSHA Inspection: GUNITE CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 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 the hazard of being struck by failed crane loads when
changing patterns on the molding unit.  Patterns weighing several
thousand pounds each were suspended from a monorail underhung bolster
crane which had at least 15 broken wires in a one foot section of rope
lay for two of its floor hoist lines.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement
to correct this hazard is to initiate a rope inspection and replacement
program such as that outlined in American National Standards Institute
B30.11 "Monorail Systems and Underhung Cranes" -1973 which includes, as
a minimum, the following elements:
1. Visual inspection of all running ropes once each working day.
2. Thorough inspection of all ropes at least monthly with a full,
written, dated and signed report of rope conditions kept on
file.
3. Removal from service of ropes with any deterioration resulting
in appreciable loss of original strength where further use of
the rope would constitute a safety hazard.

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,274 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,274 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $545 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Nov 15, 1995

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $1,820 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Nov 15, 1995

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $1,820 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 28, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 6, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $1,820 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 24, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 28, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 25, 1993

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $1,820 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 25, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $1,820 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $545 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 6, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $545 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 6, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 24, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 6, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $545 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 6, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 6, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 25, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 25, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 28, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 6, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $910 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $728 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jul 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $25,466 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 the hazard of potentially toxic and/or oxygen deficient
atmospheres and physical hazards such as falls and/or converging
surfaces when entering confined spaces such as, but not limited to,
cupolas, dust collectors, furnace pits, scrubber, venturi, crossover,
quencher, and silos.  Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent
exposures to these hazards as follows:
The alleged violations below have been grouped because they involve
similar or related hazards that may increase the potential for injury
resulting from an accident.
1. Atmospheric testing prior to entry into these areas did not extend
to include the entire portion(s) of the space to be occupied.
2. Standby attendants, when provided, were not required to remain
immediately outside the confined space and remain in constant
twoway
communication with entrants.
3. Ventilating equipment was not made available to employees to use
where atmospheric testing indicates that levels of oxygen,
flammability, or toxicity are not within acceptable limits.
4. A mechanical device was not available to retrieve personnel from
vertical type confined spaces greater that five feet in depth such
as, but not limited to, silos, furnace pits(s), and sewers.
5. Fall arresting systems were not worn by personnel entering the
quencher from the cupola charge deck.
6. The written confined space program did not contain provisions to
conduct a timely rescue for individuals in confined spaces should
an emergency arise.
7. Personnel responsible for supervising, planning, and entering
confined spaces were not adequately trained on their functional
duties.  Training did not include discussion of specific hazards
associated with each location and operation, proper use and
limitations
of personal protective equipment required, explanation of
permit system, how to respond to emergencies.
8. No rescue procedures were implemented.
9. Effective means to summon rescuers in a timely manner was not
provided.
10. No training was provided on emergency rescue, use of emergency
equipment, first aid, and CPR.
11. Periodic assessment of the effectiveness of employee training was
not conducted by qualified person(s).
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement
to correct these hazards is to modify the company's existing confined
space entry program, dated 1992, applicable portions of the American
National Standard Institute (ANSI) Z117.1-1989 "Safety Requirements
For Confined Spaces," and to fully implement and enforce this
program.
Such a program shall include, as a minimum, the following
elements:
1. Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilations,
atmospheric
testing, rescue procedures, and employee training.
2. The completion and posting of a warning sign and 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 designated by the employer, and
necessary protective measures have been taken to ensure the
safety of each worker.
3. Mechanical ventilations 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 (19.5to
25) and absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible
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 as determined 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 rescue, the rescuing employee
must be equipped with approved air supplied respiratory
equipment
and other appropriate personal protective equipment.  Note:
Under no circumstances is the standby person to enter the
confined space until assured that adequate assistance is
present.
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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.

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 28, 1993

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $9,092 Reduced

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jul 6, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 28, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jul 6, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jul 21, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 23, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

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Jun 28, 1993

Issued

Jun 18, 1993

Abate by

Jun 23, 1993