OSHA Inspection: STANLEY VIDMAR

Issued

Dec 21, 1990

Abate by

Dec 27, 1990

Penalty

Initial $210 · Current $210

Issued

Dec 21, 1990

Abate by

Dec 27, 1990

Issued

Dec 21, 1990

Abate by

Dec 27, 1990

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Jan 31, 1991

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $420

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
health hazards from inhalation or dermal contact with paint sludge
during entry into confined spaces:
A) Employee(s) remove paint sludge from underneath the spray booths on
the new paint line. The area measures approximately 15 feet high at
the hatchway and narrows to about 12 feet high at the far end and is
10 to 12 feet long and 10 to 15 feet wide depending on the specific
paint booth that is entered, on or about October 5, 1990.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to implement and utilize a confined space entry
program which includes at least the following essentials:
1) Prior to employees entry into confined spaces, employees designated
to perform this task shall be provided with formalized training which
includes information on the nature of the hazards likely to be
encountered during the confined space entry. The symptoms and
consequences of contaminent overexposure and oxygen deficiency,
emergency entry and exit procedures, use of applicable respirators,
first aid, lock out procedures, safety equipment and safe rescue
procedures. Initial classroom training sessions and rescue training
drills shall be provided at least on an annual basis to develop and
maintain the proficiency of these employees in performing confined
space entry work. A system for documenting training should alos be
established.
2) A program of atmospheric testing for oxygen deficiency, flammable
gases and vapors and other hazardous atmospheric contaminants shall
be implemented and performed by qualified persons who have received
formal training using properly calibrated direct reading oxygen,
combustible gas and toxic gas indicator. This testing shall be done
adjacent to and throughout the accessible areas of the confined
space, and shall be carried out prior to each entry. Periodic
retesting while employees are in the space may also be necessary
depending on the nature of the work performed.
Where it has been determined that the confined space contains
hazardous air contaminant(s) and/or an oxygen deficiency, use of
mechanically-induced ventilation is necessary both before entry and
during occupancy. Appropriate respiratory protection against the
hazard encountered may also be required.
3) A permit system shall be implemented which provides written
authorization to enter the confined space and documents the location
and types to work to be done, evaluation of existing hazards
including atmospheric test readings, necessary protective equipment
and measures. The permit shall be dated and carry an expiration time
(usually for one shift only). The permit shall be posted in a
conspicuous place, close to the entrance, with a copy on file
with the employee. The permit shall document the implementation of
necessary lockout and isolation procedures utilized to ensure safety
of employees entering the confined space.
4) Rescue procedures shall be specifically designed for each entry.
There shall be a trained standby person assigned to each entry with
a fully charged, positive pressure, self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) at hand. Additional duties of the standby person
are to maintain unobstructed life lines and communications to any
workers inside the space. Under no circumstances should the standby
person enter the confined space until she/he is relieved and is
assured that adequate assistance is present. Rescue teams entering
the confined space shall be equipped with all the above mentioned
safety equipment life lines.
5) Appropriate safety equipment and clothing, such as respirators,
head, hand, foot and body protection, safety belts, life lines,
harness and lifting devices shall be available as appropriate, for
each entry.
6) Employees who enter a confined space shall have pre-placement and
periodic physical examinations. These examinations should place
emphasis on a general evaluation of an employee's ability to carry
out his assigned duties within a confined space. The examination
should also include an evaluation of the employee's ability to wear
a respirator along with the employee's hearing ability.
7) Written confined space entry procedures which address entry, exit,
communication/observation procedures, emergency rescue and safe
work practices, shall be posted adjacent to pits, tanks, vessels
vessels or other confined spaces which may be entered.
8) Signs shall be posted, as a means of employee information, near
permit spaces to notify employees of those hazards which may be
present and serve notice that only authorized employees may enter
the confined space.

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Oct 24, 1990

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $350

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Oct 24, 1990

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Jan 15, 1991

Penalty

Initial $420 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Jan 15, 1991

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Oct 24, 1990

Penalty

Initial $140 · Current $140

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Jan 15, 1991

Penalty

Initial $350 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Jan 15, 1991

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Jan 15, 1991

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Jan 15, 1991

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Jan 15, 1991

Issued

Oct 19, 1990

Abate by

Jan 15, 1991