OSHA Inspection: DIVERSIFIED COATINGS LTD.

Issued

Aug 3, 1994

Abate by

Aug 8, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 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)  4413 Oketo Avenue, Harwood Heights, Illinois - Employees of Diversified
Coatings, Ltd. entered a confined space, the riser and bowl of the Harwood
Heights Water Tower, for the purpose of removing paint coatings by abrasive
blasting, 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 implemented and enforced which was specific for the worker exposures to
confined space hazards when cleaning, abrasive blasting, and painting
operations
are performed.
Among other methods, one 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 a permit system, rescue operations, and designation of
qualified
people 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 the presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5) and the absence of
hazardous
levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors.
4)  Establish 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 provisions 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 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 atmospheric testing and rescue
equipment.c

Issued

Aug 3, 1994

Abate by

Aug 8, 1994

Issued

Aug 3, 1994

Abate by

Aug 8, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 3, 1994

Abate by

Aug 8, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Aug 3, 1994

Abate by

Aug 8, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 3, 1994

Abate by

Aug 8, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 3, 1994

Abate by

Aug 8, 1994

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Aug 3, 1994

Abate by

Aug 9, 1994

Issued

Aug 3, 1994

Abate by

Aug 9, 1994