OSHA Inspection: SHENANGO STEEL

Issued

Jan 15, 1993

Abate by

Feb 3, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 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 hazards associated with confined space entry work on
the #1 Battery Coal Spillage/Sump Pit Area:
a)  #1 Battery Coal Spillage Area/Sump Pit Area:  Employees
exposed to the hazards associated with confined space entry
work.  These hazards include gas dripping from the coke
batteries, potential oxygen deficient atmosphere, and
tripping hazards from coal spillage.  Factors contributing
to these hazards include lack of employee training and lack
of air monitoring.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to
correct this hazard include the development of a complete confined
space entry program.  The program should include the following at
a minimum:
1.  Establishment of a permit system whereby a
qualified, compentent individual identifies all
conditions which must be evaluated to ensure safe
entry.  The permit system shall include management
"sign-off".
2.  Testing of the atmosphere prior to entry and while
working in a confine space to ensure adequate oxygen
content and absence of toxic or flammable gases or
vapors.
3.  Training of employees in all health and safety hazards
associated with confine spaces and apparopriate rescue
procedures.
4.  Provide, maintain and ensure the proper use of safety
equipment such as but not limited to self-contained
breathing apparatuses, communication equipment,
lifelines
and harneses.
5.  Utilization of ventilation equipment to provide a safe
atmosphere to enter and work in a confine space.
6.  Posting of clearly visible warning labels at all manways
and/or installation of tamper proof barriers at all
openings.

Issued

Jan 15, 1993

Abate by

Jan 27, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Jan 15, 1993

Abate by

Mar 3, 1993

Hazardous substances 9135

Issued

Jan 15, 1993

Abate by

Jan 21, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

Issued

Jan 15, 1993

Abate by

Mar 3, 1993