OSHA Inspection: PREMIER REFRACTORY & CHEMICALS

Issued

Jun 6, 1990

Abate by

Jul 19, 1990

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $480

Issued

Jun 6, 1990

Abate by

Jul 19, 1990

Issued

Jun 6, 1990

Abate by

Jul 19, 1990

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

May 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $560 · Current $300 Reduced

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 employees were exposed to:
a) The hazards of confined space entry which wuld result in death during
cleaning operations of pits and tanks. Employees were required clean
hopper pits and acid tanks yet an effective confined space entry
program had not been implemented.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is the implementation of an adequate confined space entry program
as specified in ANSI Z 11-7.1 Elements of a confined space entry program
include, but are not limited to:
1) Written procedures covering a permit system, ventilation, atmospheric
testing, rescue procedures, and employee training.
2) The completion and posting of a confined space entry permit which
requires authorization and approval in writting that specifies the
location and type of work to be done and certifies that all existing
and potential hazards have been evaluated by a qualified person and
that necessary protective measures have been taken to enusre the
safety of each worker.
3) Mechanical ventilation of the confined space prior to entry and
continued ventilation sufficient enough to provide a safe atmosphere
when determined necessary as described in (2) above.
4) Testing the atmosphere of the confined space prior to entry and on a
regular basis for presence of sufficient oxygen (19.5%) and absence
of hazardous levels of toxic or combustible gases or vapors when
determined necessary as described in (2) above.
5) Emergency rescue procedures with a requirement that trained personnel
are available and are stationed outside the confined space with
proper equipment to provide for the rescue of persons entering the
as determined necessary as described (2) above. Such equipment must
include safety harness and lifelines with provisions for pulling
employee(s) from the confined space. If entry is required for rescue,
the rescuing employee(s) must be equipped with approved air supplied
respiratory equipment and other appropriate personal protective
equipment.
6) Training of all employees required to enter the confined space and
all employees required to standby for rescue. This training shall
include procedures required prior to entry, procedures required
during occupation of the confined space, procedures for safe rescue
of employees in the confined space and the hazard associated with
work in confined spaces.

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

Apr 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

Apr 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

May 3, 1990

Penalty

Initial $540 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

Apr 30, 1990

Penalty

Initial $560 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

Jun 15, 1990

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

Jun 15, 1990

Penalty

Initial $810 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

Apr 27, 1990

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

May 3, 1990

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $350 Reduced

Issued

Apr 24, 1990

Abate by

May 16, 1990

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $300 Reduced