OSHA Inspection: QUAKER STATE FARMS

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $800 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 atmospheres while
working in a confined space:
(a)  Employees who enter an egg holding tank were
exposed to a potentially toxic and/or oxygen deficient
atmosphere in that atmospheric testing was not
performed, a permit system was not developed and a
confined space entry program was not implemented,
July 12, 1991.
(b)  Employees who enter a tanker truck in order to
clean the inside of the holding tank were exposed
to a potentially toxic and/or oxygen deficient
atmosphere in that atmospheric testing was not
performed, a permit system was not developed and a
confined space entry program was not implemented,
on or about June 12, 1991.
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" or 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.  Attach  a safety belt and lifeline to the employee
entering the confined space.
4.  Provide a trained standby employee outside of
the tanks  to maintain communication with the confined
space workers, unobstructed lifelines, and procedures
for obtaining immediate help in the event of an
emergency.  Rescuers should be instructed and drilled
in rescue procedures.  Rescuers should be informed
not to enter the confined area unless others are
standing by in the event that additional help is
required.  The rescuer should be equipped with proper
personal protective equipment including a lifeline
and safety belt.
5.  Instruct employees as to the nature of the hazards
involved and the necessary  precautions to be taken
in regard to entry into the tanks.   Employees should
be trained with emphasis on the hazards associated
with their work, the proper entry procedures to be
followed and the required personal protective
equipment needed when entry is made.  Rescuers should
be trained in artificial respiration techniques and
basic first-aid procedures.
6.  Provide sufficient exhaust ventilation to keep
the  concentration  of toxic substances inthe tanks
to within permissible exposure limits and ensure that
ventilation exhaust ducts discharge clear of working
areas.
7.  Provide readily available emergency standby
equipment consisting of a safety line and/or harness
of sufficient length and 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.
8.  All entrances to confined spaces should be posted:
"Danger, confined space, entry by permit only".

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 30, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Dec 21, 1991

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Feb 8, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 2, 1992

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $500 · Current $300 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Hazardous substances 8111

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Hazardous substances 8111

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Hazardous substances 8111

Issued

Dec 18, 1991

Abate by

Jan 17, 1992

Hazardous substances 8111