HAZLETON, PA —
OSHA Inspection: RAPID BLENDING MACHINERY INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of RAPID BLENDING MACHINERY INC. in 31ST AND NORTH CHURCH STREET, HAZLETON, PA 18201 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 109364950.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RAPID BLENDING MACHINERY INC.
- Site address
- 31ST AND NORTH CHURCH STREET
- City
- HAZLETON
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 18201
- Mailing
- P O BOX 2362, HAZLETON, PA 18201
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- Yes
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 000000
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3443
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 1991
- Penalty
- Initial $360 · Current $180 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 potential toxic and oxygen deficient atmosphere hazards while working in a confined space: A) Employees welding stainless steel tank interiors were exposed to potentially toxic atmospheric hazards in that atmospheric testing was not performed, a permit system was not developed, and a confined space entry program was not implemented, August 29, 1990. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is the establishment of a confined space entry program consisting of at least the following: 1) Implementation of confined space entry permit procedures which lists the precautions to be taken. The following "checklist" of precautions should be included on the entry permit: hazard(s) identified; testing and emergency procedures established; electrical equipment de-energized and locked-out contaminants diluted by purging or ventilation; lifelines and safety belts utilized, and rescue equipment in place and tested. 2) Conduct atmosphere monitoring and testing prior to entry and during the time period that work is being performed in the confined space. Testing shall be for oxygen content and toxic substance concentrations. 3) Instruct employees as to the nature of the hazards involved and the necessary precautions to be taken in regard to entry into the vessel. Employees should be trained with emphasis on the hazards associated with their work, the proper entry procedures to be followed and the required pesonal protective equipment needed when entry is made. Rescuers should be trained in artifical respiration techniques and basic first-aid procedures. 4) Provide sufficient exhaust ventilation to keep the concentration of toxic substances in the vessel to within permissible exposure limits and ensure that ventilation exhaust ducts discharge clear of working areas. 5) Where the internal atmosphere is oxygen deficient or contains toxic gases, a self-contained breathing apparatus or a supplied-air respirator should be utilized by the employee entering the confined space and one available for rescue. 6) All entrances to confined spaces should be posted: "Danger, confined space, entry by permit only".
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $180.00
- — Z (S) $360.00
1910.252 B04 IV
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 1991
1910.107 B02
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 1991
- Penalty
- Initial $300 · Current $300
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $300.00
- — Z (S) $300.00
1910.107 G02
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 1991
- Penalty
- Current $150
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $150.00
- — Z (S)
1910.107 B09
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Jan 29, 1991
- Penalty
- Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $150.00
- — Z (S) $300.00
1910.107 E02
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Jan 29, 1991
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 1991
- Penalty
- Initial $360 · Current $180 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $180.00
- — Z (S) $360.00
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 1991
- Penalty
- Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $150.00
- — Z (S) $300.00
1910.1200 H
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Feb 13, 1991
- Penalty
- Initial $300 · Current $150 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $150.00
- — Z (S) $300.00
1904.2 A
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Jan 29, 1991
- Penalty
- Initial $60 · Current $20 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $20.00
- — Z (O) $60.00
1904.2 B02
- Issued
- Jan 14, 1991
- Abate by
- Jan 17, 1991
- Penalty
- Initial $60 · Current $20 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $20.00
- — Z (O) $60.00
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Source
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