OSHA Inspection: STEEL SMITH WELDING & REPAIR

Issued

Feb 5, 1992

Abate by

Apr 10, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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:
(a) Steel Smith Welding & Repair, 6725 Highway 10 West, Missoula,
MT:  On or about 12/7/91 employees were exposed to potential
flammable, toxic, and oxygen deficient atmospheres as well as
potential hazards to be encountered during rescue of personnel
while entering a tank truck which previously contained gasoline
without the benefit of comprehensive confined space entry pro-
cedures in that elements such as, but not limited to, the follow-
ing were not addressed:
1)  Sufficient hazard identification and evaluation processes were not
in place.
2)  A confined space entry permit system was not in place.
3)  Proper atmospheric testing was not done prior to and during
confined space entry.
4)  Appropriate ventilation procedures were not followed.
5)  An emergency response rescue program was not in place.
6)  Proper training of personnel was not conducted.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct these hazards is the implementation of a confined space entry
program in accordance with ANSI Z117.1-1989.

Issued

Feb 5, 1992

Abate by

Apr 10, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced

Issued

Feb 5, 1992

Abate by

Mar 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $375 Reduced

Issued

Feb 5, 1992

Abate by

Mar 7, 1992

Issued

Feb 5, 1992

Abate by

Mar 20, 1992