OSHA Inspection: CHEM-TAINER INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

Issued

Feb 2, 1990

Abate by

Mar 5, 1990

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $240

Hazardous substances 1720

Issued

Feb 2, 1990

Abate by

Mar 15, 1990

Hazardous substances 1720

Issued

Feb 2, 1990

Abate by

Apr 3, 1990

Hazardous substances 1720

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Jan 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $360 · Current $290 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
the hazard of excessive concentrations of chemical vapors and/or
asphyxiation when working in confined spaces where ambient atmospheric
concentrations/conditions are unknown such as employees entering molds
to perform pasting/cleaning with 1,1,1,-Trichloroethane.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to establish and enforce an adequate plant
Confined Space Entry Program such as that stipulated by ANSI Z117.1-1977
Safety Requirements for Working In Tanks and Other Confined Spaces. Such
a program shall include, as a minimum, the following elements:
1) Written  procedures covering a permit system, ventilations,
atmospheric testing, rescue procedures, and employee training.
2) The completion and posting of a warning sign and a confined space
entry permit which requires authorization and approval in writing
that specifies the location and type of work to be done and certifies
that all existing and potential hazards have been evaluated by a
qualified person designated by the employer, 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
continued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere, when determined
necessary as described in (2) above.
4) Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and on a
regular basis for presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5% to 25%) and
absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors,
when determined necessary as described in (2) above.
5) Emergency rescue procedures 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
space as determined necessary as described in (2) above. Such
equipment must include safety harness and life line 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. Note: Under no circumstances is the standby
person to enter the confined space until assured that adequate
assistance is preseent.
6) Training of any and all employees required to enter the confiend
spaces. This training shall include procedures required prior to
entry and hazard associated with work in confined spaces.

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Jan 2, 1990

Penalty

Initial $180 · Current $140 Reduced

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Jan 15, 1990

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $190 Reduced

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Jan 4, 1990

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Jan 22, 1990

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Jan 15, 1990

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 20, 1989

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Jan 15, 1990

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 20, 1989

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 20, 1989