OSHA Inspection: CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY, INC.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1203(a): Before work begins at a worksite, the employer did not ensure that a competent person identified all confined spaces in which one or more of the employees it directs may work, and identified each space that is a permit space, through consideration and evaluation of the elements of that space, including testing as necessary.    On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure that a competent person identified the potential hazards associated with the work in the spaces.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1203(b)(1): The employer did not inform exposed employees by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of, and the danger posed by, each permit space:  Note to paragraph (b)(1). A sign reading "DANGER-PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER" or using other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign.   On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure that employees were informed of the existence, location and danger posed by the space by posting danger signs or any other equally effective means.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(b): The entry employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees enter them:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of the permit spaces before entry.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1926.1203(e)(2)(ix) The employer did not verify that the space is safe for entry and that the pre-entry measures required by paragraph (e)(2) of this section had been taken, through a written certification that contains the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person providing the certification and make it available to each employee entering the space or to that employee's authorized representative:     On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not verify that the space was safe for entry and document the date, location of the space, have the signature of the person providing the certification and did not make the information available to each employee entering the space.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(j): The employer did not develop and implement a system for the preparation, issuance, use, and cancellation of entry permits as required by this standard, including the safe termination of entry operations under both planned and emergency conditions:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not implement a system for the preparation, issuance, use, and cancellation of entry permits.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(l): The employer did not develop and implement procedures (such as closing off a permit space and canceling the permit) necessary for concluding the entry after entry operations have been completed:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not develop and implement procedures for concluding the entry after entry operations have been completed.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1205(a): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by � 1926.1204(c) by preparing an entry permit:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not document the completion of measures required by the standard on a permit.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1203(h(4)(i): The controlling contractor and entry employer(s) did not coordinate entry operations when more than one entity performs permit space entry at the same time:    On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer and controlling contractor did not coordinate entry operations when more than one entity performs permit space entry at the same time.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(k): The employer did not develop and implement procedures to coordinate entry operations, in consultation with the controlling contractor, when employees of more than one employer were working simultaneously in a permit space or elsewhere on the worksite where their activities could, either alone or in conjunction with the activities within a permit space, foreseeably result in a hazard within the confined space, so that employees of one employer do not endanger the employees of any other employer:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not develop and implement procedures to coordinate entry operations, in consultation with the controlling contractor and other contractors working in the space.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(h): The employer did not designate each person who is to have an active role (as, for example, authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, or persons who test or monitor the atmosphere in a permit space) in entry operations, identify the duties of each such employee, and provide each such employee with the training required by � 1926.1207:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not designate each person with an active role as authorized entrant, attendant, entry supervisor, or person responsible for testing the atmosphere in the space.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(c)(3): The employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, isolating the permit space and physical hazard(s) within the space;    On or about October 20, 2015, an employee entered a confined space between the post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure the gate and associated structure to prevent water from entering the space was isolated and secured to prevent the potential engulfment hazard.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(d)(8): The employer did not provide rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with paragraph (i) of this section at no cost to each employee, maintain that equipment properly, and ensure that each employee uses that equipment properly:      On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not provide rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with paragraph (i) of this section and ensure that each employee used that equipment properly.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(i): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services (including procedures for summoning emergency assistance in the event of a failed nonentry rescue), for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not develop and implement procedures for rescuing entrants from the spaces and preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1211(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that each authorized entrant used a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back near shoulder level, above the entrant's head, or at another point which the employer can establish presents a profile small enough for the successful removal of the entrant:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure each entrant used a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached at the center of the entrant's back.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1211(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that each authorized entrant had the other end of their retrieval line attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the permit space in such a manner that rescue can begin as soon as the rescuer becomes aware that rescue is necessary:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure the entrant had a retrieval line attached to a mechanical device or fixed point outside the space to ensure rescue could begin as soon as necessary.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1204(f): The employer did not provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry is authorized for the duration of entry operations:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not provide at least one attendant outside the permit space during entry operations.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1210(b): The employer did not ensure that the entry supervisor verified that all tests specified by the permit have been conducted and that all procedures and equipment specified by the permit are in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to begin:    On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, employees entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure an entry supervisor verified that appropriate atmospheric testing was completed, water from the treatment plant was effectively isolated, a method for rescue was in place and all procedures and equipment were in place before allowing entry to begin.

Issued

Apr 11, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1210(d): The employer did not ensure that the entry supervisor verified that rescue services were available and that the means for summoning them are operable, and that the employer will be notified as soon as the services become unavailable:  On or about October 19 and 20, 2015, an employee entered confined spaces between the secondary clarifier diversion structure, post aeration building and the diversion structure and the employer did not ensure an entry supervisor verified that rescue services were available, that the means for summoning them were operable, and that the employer would be notified if services become unavailable.