OSHA Inspection: C&C OF HONOLULU, REFUSE DIV, DES

Issued

Aug 6, 2003

Abate by

Aug 11, 2003

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) was violated because:
Employees were exposed to explosion, struck by, and fire hazards while
using portable band
saws to cut the valves off of acetylene, oxygen, propane and unknown
compressed gas
cylinders that were partially filled.
12-60-2(a)(3) states "Every employer shall provide safe work places and
practices by
elimination or reduction of existing or potential hazards.  Elimination of
existing or potential
hazards by design, process substitution, or other appropriate methods is
preferred because it
eliminates the need for further employee protection.  When elimination is
not feasible,
reduction of existing or potential hazards to acceptable levels, using
methods such as
engineering or administrative controls, isolation, or guarding, shall be
promptly used.  When
these methods are inadequate to reach acceptable levels, personal
protective equipment shall
be provided and used."
Abatement Note: Follow manufacturers and Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
guidelines
for handling and disposing of empty containers.
Abatement documentation, such as written, videograhic or photographic
evidence of
abatement, is required.
Location: Waipahu incinerator-maintenance yardnerator-maintenance

Issued

Aug 6, 2003

Abate by

Aug 18, 2003

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced