OSHA Inspection: JALCO, INC

Issued

Jun 17, 2005

Abate by

Jun 23, 2005

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $5,000

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 atmospheric hazards:
a.On February 15, 2005 an employee removing a sewer plug in a manhole
approximately 15 ft deep was overcome by a hazardous gas and was
rendered unconscious and hospitalized.  No air monitoring for hazardous
atmospheres or oxygen was conducted prior to employee entry.
b.On February 15, 2005 and times prior thereto, employees installing and
removing sewer plugs in manholes approximately 15 ft deep were not
provided mechanical ventilation.  Ventilation fan was removed prior to
employee's entry.  No mechanical ventilation was provided during entry.
c.On February 15, 2005 an employee removing a sewer plug from a 15 ft
deep manhole was not provided rescue equipment by the employer in case
of an emergency.
A feasible means of abatement would be to provide atmospheric testing of
confined spaces prior to each employee entry, to ventilate the confined
space
before and throughout entry procedures by use of blowers and associated
ductwork and to provide a tripod, lifeline and body harness to all
confined space
entrants.

Issued

Jun 17, 2005

Abate by

Jun 23, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $5,000

Issued

Jun 17, 2005

Abate by

Jun 29, 2005

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $1,800