OSHA Inspection: TRANSCISCO RAIL SERVICES CO.

Issued

Mar 17, 1992

Abate by

Apr 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

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 employeesin that:
(a) Transcisco Rail Services Co.:  On or about 1/10/91, and at
times prior thereto, employees were exposed to potential flamm-
able, toxic, or oxygen deficient atmospheres as well as potential
hazards during rescue of personnel while entering tank cars
without the benefit of a comprehensive confined space entry
program, in that elements such as but not limited to the following
were not addressed:
1. A confined space entry permit system was not in place.
2. The Rescue Team Procedure was not followed.
3. Proper training of personnel was not conducted.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct these hazards is to implement and enforce a confined space
entry program in accordance with American National Standard Safety
Requirements for Confined Spaces (ANSI) Z117.1-1989.

Issued

Mar 17, 1992

Abate by

Mar 19, 1992

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

Issued

Mar 17, 1992

Abate by

Mar 19, 1992

Issued

Mar 17, 1992

Abate by

May 22, 1992

Issued

Mar 17, 1992

Abate by

Mar 19, 1992

Issued

Mar 17, 1992

Abate by

Mar 20, 1992

Issued

Mar 17, 1992

Abate by

Mar 24, 1992