OSHA Inspection: C. H. BRADSHAW CO., INC.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,509 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): If the employer decides that its employees will enter permit spaces, the employer shall develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with this section. The written program shall be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not develop and implement an adequate permit confined space program for employees entering petroleum tanker trucks and trailers to inspect and prepare the surface for welding.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(f)(11): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the rescue and emergency services to be summoned and the means for summoning those services.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the entry permit developed had rescue and emergency services information.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(14): Review the permit space program, using the canceled permits retained under paragraph (e)(6) of this section within 1 year after each entry and revise the program as necessary, to ensure that employees participating in entry operations are protected from permit space hazards.   a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not perform an annual review of the permit confined space program in order to ensure that employees entering petroleum tanker trucks and trailers are protected.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,509 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to, the following:  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(vi): Verifying that conditions in the permit space are acceptable for entry throughout the duration of an authorized entry.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that procedures were utilized to verify that conditions in the permit space were acceptable, thereby exposing entrants to atmospheric hazards located in the tank compartment and adjoining dead space.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.   a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure an entry permit was completed prior to authorizing entry into petroleum tanker trucks and trailers to inspect and prepare the surface for welding.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(2): Before entry begins, the entry supervisor identified on the permit shall sign the entry permit to authorize entry.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that that entry permit was signed by the entry supervisor prior to authorizing entry into petroleum tanker trucks and trailers to inspect and prepare the surface for welding.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(j): Duties of entry supervisors. The employer shall ensure that each entry supervisor:  29 CFR 1910.146(j)(2): Verifies, by checking that the appropriate entries have been made on the permit, 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.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the entry supervisor verified appropriate entries were completed on the permit, all tests specified by the permit were conducted, and that all procedures and equipment were in place prior to authorizing permit space entry into petroleum tanker trucks and trailers to inspect and prepare the surface for welding.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iv): Authorization. Before cutting or welding is permitted, the area shall be inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations. He shall designate precautions to be followed in granting authorization to proceed preferably in the form of a written permit.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the space was inspected and a permit was completed prior to authorizing entry into petroleum tanker trucks and trailers to perform welding.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,509 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4): Provide the following equipment (specified in paragraphs (d)(4)(i) through (d)(4)(ix) of this section) at no cost to employees, maintain that equipment properly, and ensure that employees use that equipment properly:  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(i): Testing and monitoring equipment needed to comply with paragraph (d)(5) of this section.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that testing equipment was maintained calibrated and utilized by employees entering permit spaces to inspect and prepare the surface for welding. Adequate testing equipment was not provided to identify atmospheric hazards within tanker voids and cavities.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(ii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not evaluate permit space conditions when entry operations were conducted by testing or monitoring the permit space as necessary.   a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that testing equipment was used to test and monitor the space for atmospheric hazards while employees entered tankers to inspect and prepare the surface for welding. Adequate testing equipment was not provided to identify atmospheric hazards within tanker voids and cavities.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $1,503 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(vii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not ensure that equipment, such as ladders, needed for safe ingress and egress by authorized entrants were used.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure the use of a tank access ladder to provide a safe means for employees to ingress and egress the tank when performing inspection and surface preparation work.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,509 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d): Under the permit space program required by paragraph (c)(4) of this section, the employer shall:  29 CFR 1910.146(d)(8): Designate the persons who are to have active roles (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 paragraph (g) of this section.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not designate and provide training for each employee who had active roles in permit confined space procedures, such as but not limited to attendants, entrants and the entry supervisor.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(viii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not ensure that employees properly used rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9).  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that permit space entrants utilized emergency equipment, such as a harness and retrieval system, while performing inspection and surface preparation work within the space.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d): Under the permit space program required by paragraph (c)(4) of this section, the employer shall:  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. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure an attendant was provided outside each permit space while an employee performed inspection and surface preparation work within the space.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 entry.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not develop and implement emergency rescue procedures for employees entering petroleum tanker trucks and trailers to perform inspection and surface preparation work.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Dec 21, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(iii): The employer shall train affected employees in basic first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The employer shall ensure that at least one member of the rescue team or service holding a current certification in first aid and CPR is available.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees designated to provide permit space rescue and emergency services were trained and certified in basic first-aid and cardio pulmonary recitation (CPR).

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(iv): Lifelines. Where a welder must enter a confined space through a manhole or other small opening, means shall be provided for quickly removing him in case of emergency. When safety belts and lifelines are used for this purpose they shall be so attached to the welder's body that his body cannot be jammed in a small exit opening. An attendant with a preplanned rescue procedure shall be stationed outside to observe the welder at all times and be capable of putting rescue operations into effect.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not provide and ensure the use of rescue equipment for employees entering petroleum tanker trucks to perform welding and ensure an attendant was provided outside the space observing the welder with established rescue procedures.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,509 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts.   a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that a petroleum tanker truck had no explosive atmospheres prior to authorizing an employee to perform welding, thereby exposing the welder to a crushed by hazard.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xv): Fire prevention precautions. Cutting or welding shall be permitted only in areas that are or have been made fire safe. When work cannot be moved practically, as in most construction work, the area shall be made safe by removing combustibles or protecting combustibles from ignition sources.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure fire hazards were removed from the adjacent dead air space prior to authorizing an employee to perform welding, thereby exposing the welder to a crushed by hazard.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i): Used containers. No welding, cutting, or other hot work shall be performed on used drums, barrels, tanks or other containers until they have been cleaned so thoroughly as to make absolutely certain that there are no flammable materials present or any substances such as greases, tars, acids, or other materials which when subjected to heat, might produce flammable or toxic vapors. Any pipe lines or connections to the drum or vessel shall be disconnected or blanked.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, welding was performed on a petroleum tanker truck that was not thoroughly cleaned to remove all residual gasoline vapors, thereby exposing the welder to a crushed by hazard.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(ii): Venting and purging. All hollow spaces, cavities or containers shall be vented to permit the escape of air or gases before preheating, cutting or welding. Purging with inert gas is recommended.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the adjacent dead air space was effectively vented to permit the escape of explosive vapors, thereby exposing the welder to a crushed by hazard.

Issued

Nov 16, 2020

Abate by

Nov 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $3,509 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(c)(4)(i): Air replacement. All welding and cutting operations carried on in confined spaces shall be adequately ventilated to prevent the accumulation of toxic materials or possible oxygen deficiency. This applies not only to the welder but also to helpers and other personnel in the immediate vicinity. All air replacing that withdrawn shall be clean and respirable.  a. On or about August 14, 2020, the employer did not ensure that replacement air within the space was clean and respirable.