OSHA Inspection: KAR-DEL PLASTICS, INC.

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

Jul 12, 1989

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

Hazardous substances 2280

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:
Employees were required to enter a tank for the purpose of
manufacturing an acid holding tank and the employer did not implement
an adequate confined tank entry procedure to prevent those hazards
connected with tank entry.  The employer shall enforce the use of a
written tank entry program for all employees required to enter such
areas:
1) In that employees obtain written authorization, signed by the
supervisor.  Such authorization must indicate special precautions
to be undertaken while working in a confined space.
2) Testing of tank atmosphere for adequate oxygen content, explisibility
and the presence of toxic materials. Testing is to be performed
before entry into the confined space and at intervals during the
occupancy of the confined space to ensure a safe atmosphere.
3) That mechanical ventilation shall be employed before entry is made
and shall be confined during occupancy of the confined space to
ensure a safe atmoshere.
4) That emergency rescue procedures be established 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 tank. Such equipment must include safety
harness and or wristlets and lifeline with provisions for removing
employees from the confined space.  The rescue personnel must be
equipped with approved air supply respiratory equipment or other
appropriate personal protective equipment.
5) That the confined space entry procedure shall be written and all
affected employees shall be adequately trained in all aspects of
the procedure.

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 17, 1989

Penalty

Initial $150 · Current $150

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 24, 1989

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 17, 1989

Penalty

Initial $150 · Current $150

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 24, 1989

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $200

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 8, 1989

Penalty

Initial $150 · Current $150

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 24, 1989

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $200

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 17, 1989

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $350

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

Jul 12, 1989

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

Jul 12, 1989

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

May 5, 1989

Abate by

May 17, 1989

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $200