OSHA Inspection: TRANS FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Issued

2011-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $2695.00 Reduced

Issued

2011-11-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $61600.00 · Current $30809.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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 an
asphyxiation hazard:
On or about 6/29/11, at the Trans Florida Development Corp. jobsite, the
employer failed to
evaluate the job and implement procedures to ensure that employees are not
subject to toxic
substances (e.g. CO) exposure while working.
Among other methods of abatement, a feasible and acceptable method to
correct the hazard is:
a) Implement a written confined space program.
b) Testing of the atmosphere for oxygen levels, and known or suspected
toxic substances such
as but not limited to carbon monoxide prior to entry and as often as
necessary to ensure that the
atmosphere remains safe.
c) Provide adequate ventilation at the site for the storm drain manhole
when needed.
d) Provide rescue equipment at the site such as but not limited to a
tripod, safety line, harness
and proper respiratory equipment.
e) Follow the American National Standard Safety Requirements for Confined
Spaces(ANSI/ASSE Z117.1-2009 ).
PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF  ABATEMENT IS
REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.