OSHA Inspection: LONG UTILITY CORPORATION

Issued

Nov 14, 2000

Abate by

Dec 18, 2000

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

SCRR 71-112A: Failed to furnish a place of employment which is free of
recognized hazards
which may cause death or serious physical harm to his employees and comply
with this
regulation and other occupational safety and health rules and regulations
promulgated under
Chapter 15 of Title 41, Code of Laws, State of South Carolina, 1976, as
amended,
as
follows:
A. Employer knew or should have known that employees entering live storm
drain manhole
and/or connected trench such as the one o west side of highway were
exposed to the hazards
of engulfment, flammable atmosphere or lack of oxygen.  A feasible and
useful means of
abatement among other methods is to:
1)Provide and implement a written confined space program.
2)Test the live storm drain manhole and connected trench for oxygen level,
flammability, and known or suspected toxic substances such as but not
limited
to carbon monoxide prior to entry.
3)Provide adequate ventilation at the site for the live storm drain
manhole and
connected trench when needed.
4)Provide rescue equipment at the site such as but not limited to a
tripod, safety
line, harness, and proper respiratory equipment.
5)Provide training for hazard recognition and avoidance.

Issued

Nov 14, 2000

Abate by

Nov 17, 2000

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $160 Reduced

Issued

Nov 14, 2000

Abate by

Nov 17, 2000

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $210 Reduced

Issued

Nov 14, 2000

Abate by

Dec 18, 2000

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

Nov 14, 2000

Abate by

Nov 17, 2000

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

Nov 14, 2000

Abate by

Nov 17, 2000