OSHA Inspection: WILLARD CONSTRUCTION CO.

Issued

1995-02-16 00:00:00

Abate by

1995-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $1000.00

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:
An employee was exposed to an atmosphere immediately dangerous to life
when he entered the
confined space of the storm manhole in the driveway at 6575 Mill Road,
Brecksville, Ohio, at
a depth of about 10 feet.  The employee was exposed to the potential
hazards of an oxygen
deficient atmosphere and/or toxic/combustible gases and vapors.  The
employer failed to
implement a confined space entry program which would assure work performed
within the
confined space area could be accomplished safely.
A feasible method of abatement includes, but is 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 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 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 or 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 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 respiratory equipment and other appropriate personal
protective equipment.
6.  Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined
spaces.  This training
shall include procedures required prior to entry and the hazards
associated with work in confined
spaces.

Issued

1995-02-16 00:00:00

Abate by

1995-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $1000.00