OSHA Inspection: SECURITY PAINTING

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

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)  355 Center Road, Wheeling, Illinois - Water Tower Tank #1 - On
September
28, 1994, employees entered a confined space, Wheeling Water Tower, Tank
#1,
for the purpose of removing paint coating by abrasive blasting, performing
welding operations, and painting the interior walls of the tank, exposing
employees to the potential hazard of asphyxiation and explosive and/or
toxic
atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health.  A confined space
entry
procedure was not enforced which was specific for the worker's exposures to
confined space hazards when welding, abrasive blasting and painting
operations
are performed.
Among other methods, on feasible and acceptable method to correct these
hazards
is to establish and implement a confined space entry program such as that
specified in ANSI Z117.1-1989.  The program shall consist of the
following:
1)  Develop and utilize effective procedures for confined space entry
including
but not limited to utilizing a permit system, atmospheric testing, rescue
procedures, employee training, and 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 location and type
of work
to be done and certifies that all existing hazards have been evaluated by a
qualified person and the necessary protective measures have been taken to
ensure
the safety of each worker.
3)  Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and on a
regular
basis for presence for sufficient oxygen (19.5) and absence of hazardous
levels
of toxic or combustible gases or vapors.
4)  Emergency procedures with requirements 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.  Such equipment must include a
safety
harness and lifelines with provision 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.
5)  Training shall be provided to all employees required to enter the
confined
space or assist in rescue/emergency activities.  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.

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 22, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 22, 1994

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 19, 1994

Abate by

Dec 23, 1994

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,000 Reduced