OSHA Inspection: KEYMONT CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Jun 21, 1995

Abate by

Jun 27, 1995

Penalty

Initial $625 · Current $313 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 employees
were exposed to the hazards of oxygen deficiency and/or toxic atmospheres:
a.Vault - An employee was exposed to potential oxygen deficient and/or
toxic
atmospheres during an entry of the confined space without benefit of a
fully
implemented confined space program, in that the following elements, were
not
addressed:
(1)The atmosphere of the space was not monitored prior to entry.
(2)Appropriate retrieval equipment was not used by the entrant.
(3) A confined space entry permit was not executed.
(4)A trained attendant/standby person was not available at the opening.
Attendant duties include, but are not limited to:
(a) Provide standby assistance to occupants entering the confined
space.
(b) Direct occupants to exit the confined space when any irregularities
are observed.
(c)Initiate evacuation and emergency procedures.
(d) Monitor for conditions that could adversely affect the entry.
(e)Remain at the entry point unless relieved by another trained
attendant.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method
to address these hazards is to develop, implement and enforce a written
confined space entry
program in accordance with American National Standard Institute's Standard
for Confined
Spaces (ANSI Z117.1-1989).s

Issued

Jun 21, 1995

Abate by

Jun 29, 1995

Penalty

Initial $625 · Current $313 Reduced

Issued

Jun 21, 1995

Abate by

Jun 27, 1995

Penalty

Initial $625 · Current $313 Reduced

Issued

Jun 21, 1995

Abate by

Jun 27, 1995

Penalty

Initial $625 · Current $313 Reduced