OSHA Inspection: THRALL CAR MANUFACTURING CO.

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $560 Reduced

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $560 Reduced

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $560 Reduced

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $490 Reduced

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $560 Reduced

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $490 Reduced

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $490 Reduced

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $490 Reduced

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $490 Reduced

Issued

Oct 10, 1989

Abate by

Nov 10, 1989

Penalty

Initial $8,000 · Current $5,600 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) The hazards of confined space entry which would result in death
during painting operations requiring entry into the compartments of
the 200 ton heavy duty well car. Employees were working in the
compartments spray painting epoxy primer yet an effective confined
space entry program had not been implemented.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is the development and implementation of an adequate confined
space entry program as specified in ANSI standard Z117.1. Elements of a
confined space entry program include, but are not limited to:
1) Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric
testing, rescue procedures, and employee training.
2) The completion and posting of 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 and
that 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 sufficient enough 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%) and absence
of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases of 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 lines with provisions
for pulling employee(s) from the confined space. If entry is required
for rescue, the rescuing employee(s) must be equipped with approved
air supplied respiratory equipment and other appropriate personal
protective equipment.
6) Training of all employees required to enter the confined space and
all employees required to standby for rescue. This training shall
include procedures required prior to entry, procedures required
during occupation of the confined space, procedures for safe rescue
of employees in the confined space and the hazards associated with
work in confined spaces.