OSHA Inspection: HUMMER INDUSTRIES

Issued

Oct 11, 1991

Abate by

Nov 14, 1991

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $175 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)  The lack of proceedures for entering and working in a
confined space (creosote tanks) expose workers to excessive
concentrations of creosote and possibly oxygen deficient
atmosphere while inside a creosote holding tank on or about
June 5, 1991.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method to correct this hazard is:
1.  Establishment of a permit system through which
the employer identifies all conditions which must
be evaluated to ensure safe entry.  The permit
system shall include management check-off and
signature.
2.  Testing of the atmosphere inside the confine
space to ensure adequate oxygen content and
absence of toxic, flammable gases and vapors.
3.  Utilization of an attendant or stand-by person
while the employee is in the confined space.
this is to provide rescue to the employee in the
confined space if necessary.
4.  Training of employees in the health and safety
hazards associated with confined spaces and
appropriate rescue procedures.
5.  Provide, maintain and ensure the proper use of
safety equipment such as but not limited to self
contained breathing apparatus, communication
equipment to supplement constant visual
communication, lifelines and harnesses.
6.  Utilization of ventilation equipment to ensure
a safe atmosphere prior to entry and while work
is in progress.
7.  Posting of warning labels and/or safety instruction
signs in the area of the confined space.

Issued

Oct 11, 1991

Abate by

Nov 5, 1991

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $175 Reduced

Issued

Oct 11, 1991

Abate by

Nov 5, 1991