OSHA Inspection: LAWRENCE HARDWARE, INC.

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

Nov 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $700 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 excessive concentrations of chemical and/or
asphyxiation when working in confined spaces where ambiant atmospheric
concentrations/conditions are unknown, such as employees cleaning
chemical residue and other material from the insides of open surface
tanks.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to establish and enforce an adequate plant
Confined Space Entry Program such as that stipulated by ANSI Z1117.1-
1977, Safety Requirements for Working in Tanks and Other Confined
Spaces.  Such a program shall include, as a minimum, the following
elements:
1. Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilations, atmos-
pheric testing, rescue procedures and employee training.
2. The completion and posting of a warning sign and a confined space
entry permit which requires authorization and approval in writing
that specifies the location and type of work to be done and certi-
fies that all existing and potential hazards have been evaluated by
a qualified person designated by the employer, and necessary protec-
tive 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 confined space prior to entry and on a
regular basis for presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5to 25) 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 per-
sonnel 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 hoisting employees from the confined space.  If entry is re-
quired for rescue, the rescuing employee must be equipped with
approved air supplied respiratory equipment and other appropriate
personal protective equipment.  NOTE: Under no circumstances is the
standby person to enter the confined space until assured that
adequate assistance is present.
6. Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined
spaces.  This training shall include procedures required prior to
entry and hazards associated with work in confined spaces.

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

Apr 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

May 14, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

Jun 14, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

May 14, 1992

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

May 14, 1992

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

May 14, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

Apr 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

Apr 17, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

May 14, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

Apr 20, 1992

Issued

Apr 14, 1992

Abate by

May 14, 1992