OSHA Inspection: NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Jan 31, 1990

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $600

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Jan 31, 1990

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Feb 23, 1990

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Feb 7, 1990

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Feb 7, 1990

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Feb 24, 1990

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Feb 24, 1990

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Feb 24, 1990

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Feb 24, 1990

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

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 serios physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) Employees were exposed to the hazard of being overcome by
toxic or oxygen deficient atmospheres during entries into
an underground sewage pumping station (called the
"submarine") for routine observation of controls and/or
repair work. The use of safety harnessess, life lines and
hoisting means for retrieval of employees in the event of
an emergency were not used.
b) Employees were exposed to the hazard of being overcome by
toxic or oxygen deficient atmospheres during entries
underneath robot paint spray booths for maintenance and/or
cleaning. These employees have not been trained on the
company's confined space entry program and atmosphere
testing was not performed before and during every entry.
Standby personnel and rescue procedures were not required.
c) Employees were exposed to the hazard of being overcome by
toxic or oxygen deficient atmospheres when entering the
flash-off area coming off the clear coat line to perform
maintenance and unjam cabs. These employees had not been
trained on the company's confined space entry program and
atmosphere testing was not performed before and during every
entry. standby personnel and rescue procedures were not
required.
d) Employees were exposed to the hazard of being overcome by
toxic or oxygen deficient atmospheres when entering the
Top-Coat and E-Cote ovens to perform maintenance and to
unjam cabs. These employees had not been trained on the
company's confined space entry program and atmosphere
testing was not performed before and during entry. rescue
procedures were not established or required for these
entires.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct
this hazard is a comprehensive confined space entry program consist-
ing of:
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 precau-
tions 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
and a regular basis during occupancy for presence of sufficient
oxygen (19.5%) and absence of hazardous levels of toxic or com-
bustible gases (maximum 10% LEL) or dusts. When toxic substances
are present for which no 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 shoud tests indicate the space is unsafe for enty. Marking
is to remain in place until test indicate entry is safe.
5) Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and
continued ventilation during entry to assure a safe atmosphere.
6) Written emergency rescue procedures with a requirement 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 safe-
ty harness and lifelines with provisions for hoisting employees
from the confined space. If entry is required for rescue, the
rescue employee must be equipped with approved air supplied re-
spiratory 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.

Issued

Jan 24, 1990

Abate by

Feb 7, 1990

Penalty

Initial $1,600