OSHA Inspection: C. R. YEAGLEY ASSOCIATES, INC.

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

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 employes were exposed to
potential & oxygen deficient atmosphere hazards while working in a
confined space:
a) Employees in a manhole installing a lazer beam apparatus inside of an
8 inch PVC plastic spud section at the Appian Way/Pecora Blvd.
Development site were exposed to potential toxic and oxygen deficient
atmosphere hazards in that no atmosphere testing was done prior to
entry, no emergency rescue equipment was available nor was there a
trained standby person in the immediate area, July 5, 1989.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THIS
HAZARD IS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM CONSISTING
OF AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING:
1) Implementation of confined space entry permit procedures which lists
the precautions to be taken.  The following "checklist" of
precautions should be included on the entry permit:  hazard(s)
identified:  testing and emergency procedures established:
electrical equipment de-energized and locked-out;  contaminants
diluted by purging or ventilation; lifelines and safety belts
utilized, and rescue equipment in place and tested.
2) Conduct atmosphere monitoring and testing prior to entry and during
the time period that work is being performed in the manhole or vault.
Testing shall be for oxygen content and toxic substance
concentrations.
3) Attach a safety belt and lifeline to the employee entering the
confined space.
4) Provide a trained standby employee outside of the vessel to maintain
communication with the confined space workers, unobstructed lifelines
and procedures for obtaining immediate help in the event of an
emergency. Rescuers should be instructed and drilled in rescue
procedures. Rescuers should be informed not to enter the confined
area unless others are standing by in the event that additional help
is required.  The rescuer should be equipped with proper personal
protective equipment including a lifeline and safety belt.
5) Instruct employees as to the nature of the hazards involved and the
necessary precautions to be taken in regard to entry into the
manhole.  Employees should be trained with emphasis on the hazards
associated with their work, the proper entry procedures to be
followed and the required personal protective equipment needed when
entry is made.  Rescuers should be trained in artificial respiration
techniques and basic first-aid procedures.
6) Provide sufficient exhaust ventilation to keep the concentration
of toxic substances in the manhole to within permissible exposure
limits and ensure that ventilation exhaust ducts discharge clear of
working areas.
7) Provide readily available emergency standby equipment consisting
of a safety line and/or harness of sufficient length and where the
internal atmosphere is oxygen deficient of contains toxic gases, a
self-contained breathing apparatus or a supplied-air respirator
should be utilized by the employee entering the confined space and
one available for rescue.
8) All entrances of confined spaces should be posted:
"DANGER, CONFINED SPACE, ENTRY BY PERMIT ONLY."

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $10,000

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Issued

Dec 14, 1989

Abate by

Dec 29, 1989