OSHA Inspection: AIR PLASTICS, INC.

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 24, 1991

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 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:
Employee(s) entering the #1 mold turntable pit to the production area were
exposed to the hazards of potential oxygen deficient atmospheres or
atmospheres contaminated with toxic and/or combustible substances such as,
but not limited to Styrene.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is a comprehensive confined space entry program consisting of the
following steps:
1.   Require employees to obtain written authorization, signed by at least
one supervisor prior to confined space entry, (confined space entry permit) .
The permit must indicate special precautions and time period for which it i s
valid.
2.   Lockout, blocking or equivalent of all mechanical, liquid and gas
systems relating to the confined space that may create a hazard during entr y
should these systems be put in motion or otherwise activated.
3.   Testing of the atmosphere prior to entry into the confined space and
on a regular basis during the occupancy for presence of sufficient oxygen
(19.5) and absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases
(maximum 10LEL) or dusts. When toxic substances are present for which no
equipment to test the atmosphere is available, the employees shall be
permitted to enter the confined space only with the use of air supplied
respiratory equipment and other appropriate personal protective equipment.
4.   Establish a tag-out system to mark the confined space unsafe for entry
should test indicate the space is unsafe for entry. Marking is to remain
in place until tests indicate entry is safe.
5.   Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and
continued ventilation during entry to assure a safe atmosphere.
6.   Written emergency procedures with a requirement that trained personnel
are available and are stationed outside of the confined space with proper
equipment to provide for the rescue of persons entering the space. Such
equipment must include safety harness and lifelines with provisions for
hoisting employees from the confined space. If entry is required for rescue ,
the rescue employee must be equipped with approved air supplied respiratory
equipment and other appropriate personal equipment.

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Sep 30, 1991

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 26, 1991

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 26, 1991

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 26, 1991

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 26, 1991

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 4, 1991

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 8, 1991

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 3, 1991

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $250 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 26, 1991

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Sep 30, 1991

Penalty

Initial $5,250 · Current $2,400 Reduced

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 3, 1991

Penalty

Initial $300

Issued

Sep 26, 1991

Abate by

Oct 26, 1991

Penalty

Initial $300