OSHA Inspection: TINCHER CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Mar 19, 1993

Abate by

Mar 25, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $1,000 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 atmospheric contamination by toxic or
flammable
vapors, or oxygen deficiency, during entry or while working in a
confined space:
a)  On or about February 8, 1993, employees were allowed to
enter a pump station bay under construction to spread concrete
(pour fillets) where no testing had been done to determine
the presence of atmospheric contamination and/or oxygen
deficiency.  The pump station measured approximately 11 X 13
feet, 23 feet deep, accessed via a portable ladder through
a hatch cover.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method to correct this hazard is to implement a confined space
entry program which includes, but is not limited to, the
following items:
1.  Instruction and training as to the nature of the hazards
involved and the necessary precautions to be taken relative
to the confined space entry, rescue and first-aid procedures.
2.  Use of atmospheric testing procedures to determine the
presence of hazardous air contaminants, potential oxygen
deficiency and flammable/explosive atmosphere prior to and
during entry to the pump station (confined spaces) and as
needed prior to re-entry.
3.  Provide, maintain and ensure the proper use of the
equipment necessary for safe entry, including testing,
monitoring, communication and personal protective equipment.
4.  Provisions and procedures for standby observer located
outside the confined space and readily available emergency
standby equipment consisting of a safety line and harness
arrangement and a self-contained breathing apparatus certified
by NIOSH.

Issued

Mar 19, 1993

Abate by

Mar 25, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Mar 19, 1993

Abate by

Mar 24, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Mar 19, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1993

Issued

Mar 19, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1993