OSHA Inspection: BRENNER TANK INC

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

Feb 24, 1986

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

Nov 29, 1985

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

Dec 5, 1985

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

Feb 24, 1986

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

Nov 22, 1985

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

Nov 22, 1985

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $250 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1840

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Hazardous substances 1840

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $250 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0685

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Hazardous substances 0685

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Hazardous substances 2460

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

Feb 22, 1986

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,000 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:
a) Employees were exposed to the hazards of explosion, chemical
poisoning and asphyxiation from toxic gases, toxic chemicals and
oxygen deficiency.  Employees use a cold degreaser which is a mixture
of 66% petroleum naptha, methylene chloride and 17% perchloroethylene
while cleaning insides of new bulk tanker trailers.  The employee
passivating the inside of new tanker trailer is exposed to nitric
acid fumes.
A feasible method of abatement includes but is not limited to:
1) Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric
testing, rescue procedures, and employee training.
2) The completion and posting of a confined space entry permit which
requires authorization and approval in writing that specifies the
location and type of work to be done and certifies that all existing
and potential hazards have been evaluated by a qualified person and
necessary protective measures have been taken to ensure the safety
of each worker.
3) Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and
continued ventilation to provide a safe atmosphere, when determined
necessary as described in (2) above.
4) Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and
on a regular basis for presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%) and
absence of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors,
when determined necessary as described in (2) above.
5) Emergency rescue procedures with a requirement that trained personnel
are available and are stationed outside the confined space with
proper equipment to provide for the rescue of persons entering the
space as determined necessary as described in (2) above. Such
equipment must include safety harness and life lines with provisions
for hoisting employees from the confined space. If entry is required
for a rescue, the rescuing employee must be equipped with approved
air supplied respiratory equipment and other appropriate personal
protective equipment.
6) Training of any and all employees required to enter the confined
spaces.  This training shall include procedures required prior to
entry and the hazards associated with work in confined spaces.

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $50 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8110

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

Jan 23, 1986

Hazardous substances 8110

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

Dec 23, 1985

Penalty

Initial $1,400 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $200 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0686

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Hazardous substances 0686

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986

Hazardous substances 9130

Issued

Nov 19, 1985

Abate by

May 22, 1986