OSHA Inspection: ADAMS CITY MANUFACTURING

Issued

Dec 29, 1989

Abate by

Jan 29, 1990

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $100 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
hot steam and hot liquid released from a cement mixer radiator that had
overheated.
a) The cement truck driver was instructed to remove the cap of a cement
mixer radiator that had overheated and contained liquid and steam at
a temperature approximately 180'F. As a result, hot steam and liquid
were expelled during the relief of pressure and the employee was
propelled off the truck, falling approximately 4 feet 8 inches,
resulting in a hairline fracture in the medial bone at the radius
of the right arm.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to establish a work rule and training program to inform all
employees not to open radiators that overheat and to inform all employer
representatives not to instruct employees to open radiators that
overheat.
b) Rescue standby worker(s) shall be trained in rescue techniques,
first-aid, and resuscitation:
c) Personnel assigned to test confined space atmospheres shall be
trained in the proper use of gas detection equipment. Also, their
knowledge of testing methods and equipment use shall be periodically
tested.
3) Pre-entry procedures for confined spaces including:
a) Where applicable, the following atmosphere tests shall be performed
by a competent person prior to allowing employees to enter confined
spaces:
i) Oxygen deficiency test to detect levels of oxygen below 19.5%;
ii) Combustible gases and vapors:
iii) Toxic gas test to detect presence of toxic gases likely to be
encountered;
iv) Test equipment shall be calibrated pre- & post-entry.
b) All valves and switches connected with the operation of the confined
space shall be closed and locked to prevent accidental introduction
of contaminants on starting of equipment within the confined space;
c) Cconfined spaces shall be purged for as long as necessary to reduce
any contaminants to safe levels;
d) All source of ignition shall be removed if flammable or combustible
materials are present or capable of being produced;
e) Personal protective clothing and equipment shall be provided as may
be necessary.
4) Confined space work procedures including:
a) Continuous ventilation shall be provided during occupancy when a
contaminant is being continuously generated or an approved air-
supplied breathing apparatus shall be provided;
b) Personnel working in confined spaces shall be under observation or in
communication with a competent standby rescue worker(s) outside the
hazardous location;
c) Personnel working in confined spaces shall be provided with a rescue
harness, safety belt or wrist harness, and a proper lifeline;
d) Personnel working in confined spaces shall be provided with an air-
supplied respirator or 5-minute, emergency escape, self-contained
breathing apparatus;
e) Respirators, either supplied-air or self-contained, shall be
immediately available for use by the rescue worker(s). The
respirators shall be in a constant state of readiness;
f) Monitoring of the confined space during operations shall be conducted
periodically during work operations to ensure a safe working
environment.

Issued

Dec 29, 1989

Abate by

Jan 29, 1990

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $75 Reduced

Issued

Dec 29, 1989

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Jan 29, 1990

Penalty

Initial $80 · Current $75 Reduced

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Dec 29, 1989

Abate by

Feb 12, 1990

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $75 Reduced

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Dec 29, 1989

Abate by

Feb 12, 1990

Issued

Dec 29, 1989

Abate by

Jan 29, 1990

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $75 Reduced

Issued

Dec 29, 1989

Abate by

Feb 12, 1990

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $100 Reduced

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Dec 29, 1989

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Jan 29, 1990

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Dec 29, 1989

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Jan 29, 1990

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Dec 29, 1989

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Feb 12, 1990

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Dec 29, 1989

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