OSHA Inspection: NEW PROCESS TANK SYSTEMS

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $50 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $50 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $50 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $50 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $50 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 16, 1991

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $50 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 3, 1991

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $600 Reduced

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)  Lincoln and Milford Service Station, 7800 N. Lincoln,
Skokie - On August 16, 1991, employee(s) entered a confined
space, 10,000 gallon underground fuel storage tank, to perform
relining of the interior surfaces with a styrene/methyl ethyl
ketone peroxide/acetone based polyester resin (flash point = 73
F).  During the spraying operation used in the relining of the
tank, explosive and/or toxic atmosphere(s) immediately dangerous
to life and health were created within the tank.  A confined
space entry procedure has been developed for worker use but was
not implemented or enforced at the site.
A confined space entry procedure shall be implemented and
enforeced which is specific for the worker exposures to confined
space hazards specific for the cleaning, sludging and relining
operations performed.  Procedures shall follow ANSI Z117.1-1989
and shall include at least the following:
(1)  Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation,
atmosphereic testing, rescue procedures, employee training,
designation of a qualified person for standby and emergency
procedures.
(2)  The completion and posting of a confined space entry permit
which requires authorization and approval in writing that
specifies the loction and type of work to be done and certifies
that all exiting hazards have been evaluated by a qualified
person and the necessary protective measures have been taken to
ensure the safety of each worker.
(3)  Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry
and continued ventilation of the space operations to provide a
safe atmosphere.
(4)  Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry
and on a regular basis for presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%)
and absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or
vapors.
(5)  Emergency procedures with requirements that trained per-
sonnel are available and are stationed outside the confined
space with proper equipment to provide for the rescue of persons
entering the space.  Such equipment must include safety harness
or 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/self-
contained breathing apparatus or other appropriate respiratory
protection and other appropriate personal protective equipment.
(6)  Training shall be provided to all employees required to
enter the confined space or assist in rescue/emergency ac-
tivities.  The training shall include the procedures required
prior to entry and the hazards associated with work in the
confined space, use of protective testing and rescue equipment.

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Jan 2, 1992

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Jan 2, 1992

Hazardous substances 2280

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 2, 1991

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 16, 1991

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 16, 1991

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 16, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Nov 30, 1991

Penalty

Initial $400

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991

Issued

Nov 26, 1991

Abate by

Dec 9, 1991