OSHA Inspection: BUCKEYE STEEL CASTINGS DBA BSC NEWCO, INC.

Issued

Mar 30, 1989

Abate by

Apr 2, 1989

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $800

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
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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) On or about March 3, 1989 sand was not removed from the East 2 Sand
Storage Bin located in the Moldmaster Area prior to employees
entering bin.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard would be to use a mechanical vibrator let down from
the top opening by rope or cable to dislodge sand bridging as specified
in ANSI Z241.1-1981 E.5.3.1.1.

Issued

Mar 30, 1989

Abate by

May 1, 1989

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $1,000 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:
a) On or about March 3, 1989, employees were required to enter a
confined space (East 2 Sand Storage Bin) located in the Moldmaster
Area and did not take the necessary precautions before entering and
while working in bin.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement method tocorrect
this hazard would be to follow ANSI Z241.1-1981 5.3.1.1 and the
following:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
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 is valid.
2) Lockout, blocking or equivalent of all mechanical, electrical, liquid
and gas systems relating to the confined space that may create a
hazard during entry should these systems be put in motion or
otherwise activated.
3) Testing of the atmosphere prior to entry into the confined space on a
regular basis during occupancy for presence of sufficient oxygen
(19.5%) and absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible
gases (maximum 19% LEL). When toxic substances are present for which
not equipment to test the atmosphere is available, the employee 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 tests indicate the space is unsafe for entry. Marking
is to remain in place until tests indicate entry is safe.
5) Mechanical ventilgation of the confied space prior to entry and
continued ventilation during entry to assure a safe atmosphere.
6) Written emergency rescue procedures with a requrement 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 rescuing employee must be
equipped with approved air supplied respiratory equipment and other
appropriate personal protective equipment.
7) The confined space entry procedures shall be written and the
responsible employees shall be trained in all aspects of the
procedures.