OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING CO.

Issued

Dec 21, 1994

Abate by

Dec 27, 1994

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

5(a)(1):  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.
An employee was exposed to an atmosphere immediately dangerous to life
when he entered the
confined space of the manhole at Riverside Drive and Madison, Lakewood,
Ohio, at a depth of
about 10 feet for the purpose of sealing the connection of a new sewer
line into the existing
manhole.  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 life lines 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

Dec 21, 1994

Abate by

Dec 27, 1994

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

Issued

Dec 21, 1994

Abate by

Dec 27, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Dec 21, 1994

Abate by

Dec 27, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Dec 21, 1994

Abate by

Dec 26, 1994

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

Issued

Dec 21, 1994

Abate by

Dec 27, 1994

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

Issued

Dec 21, 1994

Abate by

Dec 26, 1994

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000

Issued

Dec 21, 1994

Abate by

Dec 26, 1994

Issued

Dec 21, 1994

Abate by

Dec 26, 1994