OSHA Inspection: R.D. INDUSTRIAL PAINTING CO., INC.

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Oct 1, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,000

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 chemical poisoning and/or death from the hazards of  danger-
ous accumulations of toxic vapors and serious burns and/or death due to
dangerous accumulations of highly flammable vapors while working within
a petroleum tank applying a polyester resin solution:
Among other methods,  one feasible and  acceptable  method  to  correct
these hazards is to establish a written confined  space  entry  program
that will establish management controls over the work  being  performed
and shall contain as a minimum,  but not necessarily limited  to,   the
following elements:
a. An evaluation for the need to entry the space.  Can an
alternative method be utilized?
b. Hazard evaluation which includes at least the following:
1. Tests for oxygen deficiency.
2. Tests for Toxic or Flammable Atmosphere.
3. Electrical Hazards.
4. Mechanical Hazards.
5. Noise.
6. Heat Stress.
7. Engulfment or Flooding.
8. Size of the space.
c. Entry Procedures consisting of:
1. Use of Entry Permits/Hot Work Permit.
2. Lock out & Tag out mechanical and electrical equipment.
3. Lock out, blank off, or tag out pipes.
4. Test Atmosphere to include:
a. Testing at various strata within the space.
b. Look for dead air spaces where problems could be hiding.
c. Test periodically during work to ensure levels have not
changed because of activity in the enclosure.
5. Prepare for rescue.
6. Review entry, work and rescue procedures with employees.
d. Work Procedure Controls - Evaluate the following:
1. What hazard does the job create (toxic atmosphere, heat
stress, etc)?
2. Does the task require continuous ventilation and monitoring?
3. What personal protective equipment is needed?
4. Standby personnel must be present at all times, in constant
communication and with appropriate rescue equipment.
e. Rescue & Emergency Procedures shall include at least:
1. Arrangements must be made in advance to ensure the
availability of personnel for rescue and medical care.
2. Continuous communication is crucial.
3. How will the person be extricated if an emergency arises?
4. Standby personnel must call for help and not enter until
help arrives.
f. Training and Education:
Training is for all personnel associated with the confined
space entry and would cover:
1. Not to enter confined spaces except under the permit system.
2. The hazards of "lone rescue".
3. How to summon help.
Training for those individuals who will be entering a confined space
will include:
1. Entry permit procedures.
2. Calibration & use of sampling gear.
3. Interpretation of test results.
4. Ventilation methods.
5. Lock out/tag out procedures.
6. Use of protective equipment.
7. Rescue and emergency procedures.
8. First Aid and CPR.
At The Worksite:
a) Three employees working in a 500,000 gallon petroleum tank
were overexposed to dangerous concentrations of toxic
vapors emitted from a solution of polyester resin, styrene
monomer and methly ethyl ketone peroxide.
b) Two of three employees in a 500,000 gallon petroleum tank
were seriously burned in a flash fire resulting from the
ignition of dangerous accumulations of highly flammable
vapors.

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,000

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Oct 21, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Oct 6, 1992

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992

Issued

Sep 21, 1992

Abate by

Sep 23, 1992