OSHA Inspection: BALLAS EGG PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Issued

Apr 23, 1991

Abate by

Jun 23, 1991

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $265 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the occupational safety and health act of 1970:  The
employee 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:
a.  Employer had not provided safety training, safety procedures, and
practices for employees required to enter cold wall tanks in various areas
of the plant such as the yellow drier area and breaking room for routine
maintenance.  The procedure shall include but not be limited to :
1.)  Employee must obtain written authorization, signed by at
least one supervisor prior to confined space entry.
2.)  Lock out, blocking or equivalent of all mechanical,
electrical, liquid and as systems relating to the confined
space that may create a hazard during entry should these
symptoms be put in motion.
3.)  Test the atmosphere prior to entry into the confined space
and on a regular basis during occupancy for presence of
sufficient oxygen and for absence of hazardous levels of
toxic or combustible gases.
4.)  Establish a tag out system to mark the confined space unsafe
for entry should tests indicate the space is unsafe for
entry.
5.)  Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior  to entry
and continued ventilation during entry to assure safe
atmosphere.
6.)  Written emergency rescue procedures with a requirement that
trained personel are available and are stationed outside
the confined space with proper equipment to provide for
the rescue of persons entering the space.
7.)  Confined space entry procedures shall be written  and the
responsible shall be trained in all aspects of the
procedure.

Issued

Apr 23, 1991

Abate by

May 3, 1991

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $265 Reduced

Issued

Apr 23, 1991

Abate by

May 23, 1991

Penalty

Initial $525

Issued

Apr 23, 1991

Abate by

May 23, 1991

Penalty

Initial $525

Issued

Apr 23, 1991

Abate by

May 23, 1991

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

Apr 23, 1991

Abate by

May 23, 1991

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $265 Reduced

Issued

Apr 23, 1991

Abate by

May 23, 1991

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $265 Reduced

Issued

Apr 23, 1991

Abate by

May 13, 1991

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $265 Reduced

Issued

Apr 23, 1991

Abate by

May 3, 1991