OSHA Inspection: B & P INDUSTRIAL, INC.

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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May 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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May 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $800 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $310 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occuaptional 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:
On and prior to 12/4/92, employees working at Ohio Water Service Co., site
located in Mentor, Ohio, were on and in a metal water storage tank
blasting
off old paint with silica sand and painting with flammable paint also
having the potential for toxicity and/or oxygen deficiency.  Employees
were required to enter into this confined space without an effective
confined space entry program, subjecting them to injury and/or death from
possible oxygen deficiency, toxicity and/or burns.
One feasible and acceptable method of abatement, among others to correct
this hazard would be to have and implement a written procedure covering
at a minumum, the following items:
(1)  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.
(2)  Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and
continued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere, when determined
necessary as described in (1) above.
(3)  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.
(4)  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.
(5)  Procedures for training of all employees required to enter into the
confined spaces to assure their safety.

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

Abate by

May 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $14,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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May 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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Apr 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $400

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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Apr 15, 1993

Issued

Apr 12, 1993

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Apr 15, 1993