OSHA Inspection: SOLON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

Apr 8, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,250

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

Apr 8, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

May 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,250

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

May 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

May 20, 1992

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

May 20, 1992

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

Apr 8, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

Apr 8, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $750 Reduced

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

May 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,250

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

May 20, 1992

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

May 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,250 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

May 20, 1992

Penalty

Current $700

Issued

Apr 3, 1992

Abate by

May 20, 1992

Penalty

Initial $15,750 · Current $2,500 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 neutralization chamber and at least 2 manholes:
On or before 11/14/91, employees entered a neutralization chamber (pit)
and 2 downstream manholes to perform maintenance and repair on PH
monitoring equipment.  The employer failed to execute a confined space
entry program 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.  One feasible and
acceptable program, among others, to correct this hazard would be 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 the 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 (2) above.
(4)  Testing the atmosphere of the confiend 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.
(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 (2) above.  Such equipment must
include safety harness and life lines with provisions for hositing
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 work in confined spaces.
NOTE:  The company had a confined space entry procedure dated 1/20/88 in
their possession, but did not follow the procedures.  This procedure should
be reviewed, updated, and implemented.