OSHA Inspection: PRO TRAN

Issued

Jan 15, 1992

Abate by

Feb 18, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

The alleged violations below have been  grouped  because  they  involve
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similar  or  related  hazards  that  may  increase  the  potential  for
illness.
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 painter spray painting a tank trailer with NAPA Martin Seynour
white polyurethane enamel on 11-8-91 was exposed to hexamethylene
diisocyanate at a level of .035 parts per million (ppm) for an
18 minute sample period, and at a level of .042 ppm for another
18 minute sample period.  Both of these levels are in excess
of the NIOSH recommended ceiling exposure limit of .02 for a
15 minute period.  This recommended level was established to
prevent damage to the respiratory system.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method
could include:
1.   Replace the polyurethane enamel with a paint that does
not use an activator containing isocyanates.
2.   Provide adequate ventilation in the paint room to
reduce and maintain exposure to hexamethylene
diisocyanate below recommended exposure limits.
Disclaimer:
a.   The employer is not limited to abatement methods
suggested by OSHA;
b.   The methods explained are general and may not be
effective in all cases;
c.   The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying
out an effective abatement method.

Issued

Jan 15, 1992

Abate by

Feb 18, 1992

Issued

Jan 15, 1992

Abate by

Feb 18, 1992

Issued

Jan 15, 1992

Abate by

Feb 18, 1992

Issued

Jan 15, 1992

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Issued

Jan 15, 1992

Abate by

Feb 18, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Feb 3, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $200 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:
In October, 1991, and earlier dates, employees entered tank
trailers, which were confined spaces, for the purpose of
inspection and repair, and a confined space entry procedure
as outlined in the abatement methods was not followed.  Among
other methods, a feasible and acceptable abatement method could
include:
1.   Institute a formal confined space entry program such as
stipulated by ANSI Z117.1-1989, American National Standard
Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces, and OSHA's proposed
standard 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit Required Confined Spaces.
A minimally acceptable confined space entry program consists
of the following elements:
a.   Written procedures including a permit system,
ventilation, atmospheric testing, rescue procedures,
and employee training.
b.   Employees shall be required to obtain and post a
confined space entry permit signed by a supervisor
prior to confined space entry.  The permit shall
specify the location and type of work to be done and
certify that all existing and potential hazards have
been evaluated by a qualified person and necessary
protective measures have been taken to ensure the
safety of each worker.
c.   Provide mechanical ventilation of the confined space
prior to entry and during occupancy to assure a safe
atmosphere when determined necessary as described in
(b) above.
d.   Test the atmosphere in the confined space prior to
entry and on a regular basis during occupancy for the
presence of sufficient oxygen (minimum 19.5%) and the
absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible
gases, where such gases may be present.  Measurements
shall be made with instruments calibrated daily
according to manufacturers' instructions.  Instrument
operators shall be trained in the use and care of
instruments.
e.   Personal protective equipment such as respirators shall
be chosen on the basis of testing and monitoring.
Users of this equipment shall be trained on its use
and limitation.  Respiratory equipment shall be used
in accordance with section .134 of 29 CFR 1910 General
Industry Standards.  A safety harness with attached
lifeline shall be worn during entry that will allow
the entrant to be rescued through manholes of
restricted size.
f.   An attendant shall be stationed outside the permit
space and shall maintain effective and continuous
contact with authorized entrants during entry.  The
attendant shall be properly trained in hazard
recognition and rescue procedures.
g.   Employees who are required to work in a confined space
shall be trained in all aspects of the confined space
program, including hazard recognition, communication
with the attendant, use of protective equipment, and
emergency rescue procedures.
Disclaimer:
a.   The employer is not limited to the abatement methods
suggested by OSHA;
b.   The methods explained are general and may not be effective
in all cases;
c.   The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out
an effective abatement method.

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Feb 3, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Feb 3, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 7, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Feb 3, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $160 Reduced

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 7, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Feb 3, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 7, 1992

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $120 Reduced

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Feb 3, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $160 Reduced

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 24, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 6, 1992

Issued

Jan 3, 1992

Abate by

Jan 31, 1992