OSHA Inspection: GRADALL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Aug 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5): Evaluate permit space conditions as follows when entry operations are conducted:    29 CFR 1910.146(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;    a. In the weld tank area, the employer did not ensure that testing of the conditions of the confined space were conducted prior to employees entering the tanks and baghouses.

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Aug 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(6): Provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry is authorized for the duration of entry operations;     a. In the tank weld area, no attendants were provided during confined space entry of the tanks and baghouses.

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Aug 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): 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 for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue;    a. In the tank weld area, procedures for emergency rescue were not developed and implemented for confined space entry of the tanks and baghouses.

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Aug 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry is authorized, the employer shall document the completion of measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section by preparing an entry permit.   NOTE: Appendix D to section 1910.146 presents examples of permits whose elements are considered to comply with the requirements of this section.    a. In the weld tank area, entry permits were not completed for employees entering confined spaces such as tanks and baghouses.

Issued

Jun 23, 2015

Abate by

Aug 15, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer shall provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section.    a. In the weld tank area, employees who enter confined spaces such as tanks and baghouses were not trained on the safe performance of a confined space entry.