OSHA Inspection: AKRON RUBBER MACHINERY

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 24, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $105 Reduced

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Aug 26, 1992

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $75 Reduced

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $10,500 · Current $1,074 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 hazard of entering a semitrailer.  Between February 26, 1992 and March
4, 1992, employees entered a semitrailer to prepare the lining for
replacement.  The employer failed to implement policies and procedures
which included appropriate testing of the atmosphere, identifying,
selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment, rescue
procedures and employee training.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is the establishment of a confined space entry program
which includes the following:
1.  Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric
testing, rescue procedures, and employee training.
2.  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 safety of each worker.
3.  Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and
continued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere, when determined
necessary as described in Item 2 above.
4.  Testing the atmosphere 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 in Item 2 above.
5.  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 Item 2 above.  Such equipment must
include safety harness and life lines with provision 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.
6.  Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined
spaces.  This training shall include procedures required prior to entry
and the hazards associated with confined spaces.

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $10,500 · Current $1,074 Reduced

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $10,500 · Current $1,074 Reduced

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Aug 26, 1992

Penalty

Initial $10,500 · Current $1,074 Reduced

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 15, 1992

Penalty

Initial $10,500 · Current $1,074 Reduced

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Aug 26, 1992

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Jul 20, 1992

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Aug 26, 1992

Issued

Jul 10, 1992

Abate by

Aug 26, 1992