OSHA Inspection: CHAPPELL & ZIMMERMAN, INC.

Issued

May 31, 1990

Abate by

Jul 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $172 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:
In that on and before 4/20/90, employees entering the confined space of
the concrete truck mixer drum to perform maintenance and cleaning opera-
tions were exposed to the hazards of serious injuries and/or death due
to asphyxiation.
1. Entry was made prior to properly venting and testing the atmosphere.
2. The company does not have written procedures covering a confined
space entry procedure, including a confined space entry permit.
3. Employees are not trained in emergency response and rescue procedure
4. Training of employees in the hazards of confined space entry was not
conducted.
One feasible and acceptable program, among others, to correct this haz-
ard would be the following:
1. Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric
testing, rescue procedures, and training.
2. The completion and posting of a confined space entry permit which re-
quires autohorization and approval in writing that specifies the
location and type of work to be done and certified 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 con-
tinued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere when needed.
4. Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and on
a regular basis for the presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%) and
One feasible and acceptable program, among others, to correct this haz-
ard would be the following:
1. Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric
testing, rescue procedures, and training.
2. The completion and posting of a confined space entry permit which re-
quires authorization and approval in writing that specifies the loaction
and type of work to be done and certifies that all existing and potent-
ial hazards have been evaluated by a qualified person and necessary pro-
tective measures have been taken to ensure the safety of each worker.
3. Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and con-
tinued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere when needed.
4. Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and on
a regular basis for the presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%) and the
absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors,
when determined necessary in (2) above.
5. Emergency rescue procedures and a stand-by person stationed outside
of the confined space during confined space entry operations.
6. Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined
space. This training shall include procedures required prior to entry
and hazards associated with work in confined spaces.
7. Periodically review and enforce the established procedures.

Issued

May 31, 1990

Abate by

Jul 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $128 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 1990

Abate by

Jul 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $320 · Current $86 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 1990

Abate by

Jul 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $107 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 1990

Abate by

Jul 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $107 Reduced

Issued

May 31, 1990

Abate by

Jul 19, 1990