OSHA Inspection: CHARLES O. PIERCE TRUCKING CO.

Issued

Oct 3, 1994

Abate by

Nov 5, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
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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 unconsciousness and death due to the possible inhalation
of hydrogen sulfide gas
while performing maintenance procedures utilizing a vacuum truck on lease
site(s):
Feasible and useful abatement methods for reducing the hazard include but
are not limited to:
implementation and enforcement of a written hydrogen sulfide procedural
policy for all
employees who may have occasion to work in areas where there is a
potential for exposure to
hydrogen sulfide gas. This policy would include the following basic
essential elements:
1. Provide continuous monitoring of hydrogen sulfide levels in the work
area by means
of fixed an/or portable direct reading instruments equipped with visual
and audible
alarms.
2. Ensure that proper respiratory protective equipment (self contained
breathing
apparatus(s) is available in the immediate area whenever a site is known
to have a
potential for any exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas.
3. Require the use of respiratory protective equipment whenever conditions
or events indicate a potential for overexposure (20 ppm or greater) to
hydrogen sulfide gas.
4. Require the crew foreman to cease operations when conditions or events
indicate the
need for equipment or safeguards not immediately available on site.
5. Ensure that all employees have been thoroughly and effectively trained
in the
requirements of this written policy.

Issued

Oct 3, 1994

Abate by

Oct 16, 1994

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $270 Reduced

Issued

Oct 3, 1994

Abate by

Nov 5, 1994

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $270 Reduced

Issued

Oct 3, 1994

Abate by

Oct 6, 1994