OSHA Inspection: D. N. HIGGINS, INC.

Issued

Jul 17, 2002

Abate by

Jul 29, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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:
On or about 4/29/02, at 705  Elkcam Ave., Marco Island, working in an
existing manhole
approximately six (6) feet square by six (6) feet high with a two (2) foot
diameter by two (2)
feet high access, were exposed to an engulfment hazard which resulted from
the employer's
failure to ensure that all appropriate protective measures were
implemented and maintained
during the confined space entry as required by ANSI Z117.1-1995.
Employees were exposed
to the following hazards:
a. A confined space entry program was not implemented at the site, ANSI
Z117.1-1995, Section
3.6;
b. Confined space entry permits were not implemented by a qualified
person, ANSI Z117.1-
1995, Section 5.2;
c. Atmospheric testing was not performed, ANSI Z117.1-1995, Section 6.2;
d. A rescue plan was not implemented, rescue services were not available
in a timely
manner,and rescue equipment was not available at the site, ANSI
117.1-1995, Section 14.0.
A feasible and effective means of abatement may include, but is not
limited to: a. Implement and
maintain adequate confined space entry procedures in accordance with ANSI
Z117.1-1995, 29
CFR 1910.146, or their equivalent.
PLEASE NOTE:  CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS
REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Issued

Jul 17, 2002

Abate by

Aug 9, 2002

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $281 Reduced