OSHA Inspection: COMMUNITY SEWER AND SEPTIC RODDING, INC.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Oct 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(1): Good safe practices in the use and care of ladder equipment were not employed by the users to get maximum serviceability, safety, and to eliminate unnecessary damage of equipment:  a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry, IL, at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd. (Route 53), Long Grove, IL- On July 11, 2013,  employees used a portable aluminum ladder approximately 8 feet in length while working in a sanitary sewer (manhole) approximately 12 to 15 feet deep. The employer had not ensured that employees employed good safe work practices regarding ladder use.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 056014801640

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:   a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry IL at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd. (Route 53), Long Grove, IL - On July 11, 2013, two employees were exposured to sewer gases and lack of oxygen upon entering a sanitary sewer approximately 12 to 15 feet deep via a manhole to perform jetting operations to release a blockage.  The employer had not established and implemented a written respiratory protection program with work-site specific procedures where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee.  The program must include the following provisions:   The program must be administered by a suitably trained program administrator as well as include:   (i) Established standard operating procedures for selection and use of respirators in the workplace;   (ii) Medical evaluations of employees using respirators;    (iii) Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;  (iv) Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;   (v) Procedures and schedules for storing, inspecting, cleaning, repairing, discarding or otherwise maintaining respirators;    (vi) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;  (vii) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and    (viii) Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05601480

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry, IL, at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd. (Route 53), Long Grove, IL- On July 11, 2013, two employees had to be rescued when experiencing exposure to sewer gases and lack of oxygen upon entering a sanitary sewer approximately 12 to 15 feet deep via a manhole to perform jetting operations and release a blockage.  The employer had not identified and evaluated the atmospheric and respiratory hazard(s) prior to employee entry.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05601480

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees entered:  a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry, IL, at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd. (Route 53), Long Grove, IL- On July 11, 2013, two employees were rescued after experiencing exposure to sewer gases and lack of oxygen upon entering a sanitary sewer approximately 12 to 15 feet deep via a manhole to perform jetting operations to release a blockage.  The employer had not identified and evaluated the permit-required confined space hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05601480

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3):Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures and practices necessary for safe permt space entry operations including but not limited to those listed in sub-paragraphs 1910.146(d)(3)(i) through (d)(3)(vi):  a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry, IL, at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd. (Route 53), Long Grove, IL- On July 11, 2013, two employees were rescued when they experienced exposure to sewer gases and lack of oxygen upon entering a sanitary sewer approximately 12 to 15 feet deep via a manhole to perform jetting operations to release a blockage. The employer had not developed and implemented the means, procedures and work practices necessary for safe permit-required confined space entry operations, including but not limited to those elements specified in subsections 1910.146 (d)(3)(i) through (d)(3)(vi).   Including:    (1) Specifying acceptable entry conditions with regard to any and all potentially hazardous atmospheres that may exist for each identified permit-required confined space, including oxygen levels, methane, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide. (1910.146(d)(3)(i))  (2) Providing each authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative with the opportunity to observe any monitoring or testing of permit spaces; (1910.146(d)(3)(ii))    (3) Isolating the permit space; (1910.146(d)(3)(iii))    (4) Purging, inerting, flushing, or ventilating the permit space as necessary to eliminate or control atmospheric hazards; (1910.146(d)(3)(iv))     (5) Providing pedestrian, vehicle, or other barriers as necessary to protect entrants from external hazards;  (1910.146(d)(3)(v))    (6) Verifying that conditions in the permit space are acceptable for entry throughout the duration of an authorized entry. (1910.146(d)(3)(vi))    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05601480

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4): The employer did not provide the equipment specified in paragraphs (d)(4)(i)-(d)(4)(ix) of this section at no cost to employees, did not maintain that equipment properly, and/or did not ensure that employees use that equipment properly  a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry, IL, at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd. (Route 53), Long Grove, IL - On July 11, 2013, two employees were rescued when they experienced exposure to sewer gases and lack of oxygen upon entering a sanitary sewer approximately 12 to 15 feet deep via a manhole to perform jetting operations to release a blockage.  The employer had not provided, maintained and ensured the use of equipment for employee(s) to evaluate the permit-required confined space conditions prior to entry, as specified in the following sub paragraphs of the OSHA Confined Space standard:  (d)(4)(i)-Testing and monitoring equipment needed to comply with paragraph (d)(5) of this section; (d)(4)(ii)-Ventilating equipment needed to obtain acceptable entry conditions; (d)(4)(iii)-Communications equipment necessary for compliance with paragraphs (h)(3) and (i)(5) of this section; (d)(4)(iv)-Personal protective equipment insofar as feasible engineering and work practice controls do not adequately protect employees; (d)(4)(v)-lighting equipment needed to enable employees to see well enough to work safely and to exit the space quickly in an emergency; (d)(4)(vi)-Barriers and shields as required by paragraph (d)(3)(v) of this section; (d)(4)(vii)-Equipment such as ladders needed for safe ingress and egress by authorized entrants; (d)(4)(viii)-Rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with paragraph (d)(9) of this section, except to the extent that the equipment is provided by rescue services, and (d)(4)(ix)-Any other equipment necessary for safe entry into and rescue from permit spaces.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05601480

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5): Permit-required confined space(s) were not evaluated as required under (d)(5)(i) through (d)(5)(vi) of this paragraph when entry operations were conducted:   a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry, IL, at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd.(Route 53), Long Grove, IL- On July 11, 2013, two employees were rescued when they experienced exposure to sewer gases and lack of oxygen upon entering a sanitary sewer approximately 12 to 15 feet deep via a manhole to perform jetting operations to release a blockage.  The permit-required confined space and its conditions were not evaluated when entry operations were conducted, as required by paragraphs (d)(5)(i) through (d)(5)(vi) of the OSHA Confined Space standard, as follows:    (d)(5)(i): Test conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions exist before entry is authorized to begin, except that, if isolation of the space is infeasible because the space is large or is part of a continuous system (such as a sewer), pre-entry testing shall be performed to the extent feasible before entry is authorized and, if entry is authorized, entry conditions shall be continuously monitored in the areas where authorized entrants are working;   (d)(5)(ii): Test or monitor the permit space as necessary to determine if acceptable entry conditions are being maintained during the course of entry operations;   (d)(5)(iii): When testing for atmospheric hazards, test first for oxygen, then for combustible gases and vapors, and then for toxic gases and vapors;    (d)(5)(iv): Provide each authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative an opportunity to observe the pre-entry, and any subsequent testing or monitoring of permit spaces;   (d)(5)(v): Re-evaluate the permit space in the presence of any authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative who requests that the employer conduct such re-evaluation because the entrant or representative has reason to believe that the evaluation of that space may not have been adequate, and   (d)(5)(vi): Immediately provide each authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative with the results of any testing conducted in accord with paragraph (d) of this section.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05601480

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(8): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not designate the persons who were to have active roles in entry operations (as, for example, authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, or persons who test or monitor the atmosphere in a permit space), did not identify the duties of each such employee, and did not provide each such employee with the training required by paragraph (g) of this section:  a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry, IL, at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd. (Route 53), Long Grove, IL - On July 11, 2013, two employees were rescued when they experienced exposure to sewer gases and lack of oxygen upon entering a sanitary sewer approximately 12 to 15 feet deep via a manhole to perform jetting operations to release a blockage.  The employer had not designated the persons who were to have active roles in entry operations (as, for example, authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors or persons who test or monitor the atmosphere in a permit space), had not identified the duties of each such employee, and had not provided each employee with the training required by paragraph (g) of this section in accordance with the permit confined space program required under 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4).  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 05601480

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:    a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry, IL, at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd. (Route 53), Long Grove, IL- On July 11, 2013, two employees were rescued when they experienced exposure to sewer gases and lack of oxygen upon entering a sanitary sewer approximately 12 to 15 feet deep via a manhole to perform jetting operations to release a blockage.  The employer had not provided the required training so that all employees such as entry supervisors, authorized entrants and attendants and any other affected employees whose work was regulated by this standard acquired the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned.  Training must  include, at least the following:  -Knowing the hazard(s) that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode, signs or symptoms and consequences of the exposure;  -The proper use of required equipment;  -Maintaining communications between the entrant and attendant as necessary;   Monitoring activities to monitor entrant status, and to alert entrant of the need to evacuate if necessary, if a hazardous condition is detected in or out of the permit space that puts the entrant and/or attendant at risk,  or if an evacuation alarm is activated;  -Being aware of possible behavioral effects of hazard exposure;   -Ensuring that rescue and emergency services are available and operable, and understanding the means to summon them for assistance;  -Ensuring that the proper permit process is followed;  -Ensuring that permitting documents are properly completed with the required information.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Oct 4, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05601480

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue:   a) Community Sewer and Septic Rodding, Inc., McHenry, IL, at jobsite 1180 Hicks Rd. (Route 53), Long Grove, IL- On July 11, 2013, when two employees were rescued when they experienced exposure to sewer gases and lack of oxygen upon entering a sanitary sewer approximately 12 to 15 feet deep via a manhole to perform jetting operations to release a blockage.  The employer had not developed and implemented procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue before employee(s) entered.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.