| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2016-09-28
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| Case Closed |
2017-09-01
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1134385 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1180442 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1210862 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
2281.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3802.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
28 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent: (a) On or about February 8, 2017, at work site at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 The basement corridors, which consist of three main branches originating from the elevator lobby, with additional subdivisions and multiple bends and 90 degree corners, had only one sign to indicate the direction of travel towards the nearest exit and exit discharge. (a) On or about February 8, 2017, at work site at 104-60 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 The basement corridors, which consist of three main branches originating from the elevator lobby, with multiple bends and 90 degree corners, had only one sign to indicate the direction of travel towards the nearest exit and exit discharge. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
2281.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3802.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at worksite at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer had not completed a hazard assessment to determine the appropriate types of personal protective equipment to be used by employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner, a product capable of causing serious eye and skin injury. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100133 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:(a) (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at worksite at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer did not ensure that appropriate eye protection was provided to employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner, a product capable of causing serious eye and skin injury. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
3042.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5070.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at work site at 104-60 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 The energized twin outlet box in the corridor immediately adjacent to the entrance to the Paper Room (beside door labeled "Oil Tank") was missing its cover. (a) On or about February 8, 2017, at work site at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Two energized electrical boxes on the wall of the employee locker room were missing covers. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 J03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-01 |
| Current Penalty |
3803.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6338.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
28 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i): The building owner, facility owner, or employer did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos-containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) at the worksite and did not exercise due diligence in complying with these requirements to inform employers and employees about the presence and location of ACM and PACM: (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at work sites at 104-20 and 104-60 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer had not determined the presence, location and quantity of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing materials (PACM), including, but not limited to, pipe insulation and 9" x 9" floor tile. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 J03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(iii): Building and facility owner(s) did not inform employer(s) of employee(s); and employer(s) did not inform employee(s) who performed housekeeping activities in area(s) which contained ACM and/or PACM of the presence and location of ACM and/or PACM in such area(s) which might have been contacted during such activities. (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at work sites at 104-20 and 104-60 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer had not informed ABS Staffing Solutions LLC, a company who provided temporary workers to work onsite as porters, of the presence and location of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing materials (PACM), including, but not limited to, pipe insulation and 9" x 9" floor tile. These temporary employees worked in and around these ACM and PACM performing housekeeping duties, alongside the employer's own employees. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 J05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
28 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(5)(i): The building owner(s) or employer(s) did not affix or post labels or signs on identified ACM and/or PACM that had been previously installed, so that employee(s) would be notified of what materials contained ACM and/or PACM. Labels were not affixed to all raw materials, mixtures, scrap, waste, debris, and other products containing asbestos fibers, or to their containers. The employer(s) did not attach such labels in area(s) where they would be clearly noticed by employee(s) who were likely to be exposed, such as at the entrance to mechanical room/areas. Note: signs required by paragraph (j) of this section may be posted in lieu of labels so long as they contain the information required for labeling. (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at work sites at 104-20 and 104-60 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer di not affix labels or post signs to notify employees that materials including, but not limited to, pipe insulation and 9" x 9" floor tile, contained asbestos fibers. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 J07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
28 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv): The employer did not provide to all employees who perform housekeeping work in areas where ACM and/or PACM is present, an asbestos awareness training course covering the health effects of asbestos; and/or locations of ACM and/or recognition of ACM and PACM damage and deterioration and/or requirements in this standard related to housekeeping, and/or proper response to fiber release episodes: (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at work sites at 104-20 and 104-60 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer had not provided asbestos awareness training to porters, handymen and other employees who work in areas containing asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing materials (PACM), including, but not limited to, pipe insulation and 9" x 9" floor tile. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at worksite at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer had not established and implemented a written respiratory protection program for employees required to use respirators including 3M 8210 Plus N95 dust masks and 3M 6200 half-face elastomeric masks when exposed to products such as Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D03 III B 2 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-04-06 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2): The employer did not implement a change schedule for canisters and cartridges that was based on objective information or data that would ensure that canisters and cartridges were changed before the end of their service life: (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at worksite at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer had not established a change schedule for employees who use air purifying respirators with organic vapor cartridges for protection from airborne hazards such as vapors from Easy Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at worksite at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer had not provided medical evaluation for employees who were required to use respirators including 3M 8210 Plus N95 dust masks and 3M 6200 half-face elastomeric masks when exposed to products such as Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001D |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at worksite at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer did not provide fit testing for employees required to use tight-fitting respirators including 3M 8210 Plus N95 dust masks and 3M 6200 half-face elastomeric masks when exposed to products such as Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001E |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective annual training to employees who were required to use respirators. (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at worksite at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer did not provide respiratory protection training for employees required to use respirators including 3M 8210 Plus N95 dust masks and 3M 6200 half-face elastomeric masks when exposed to products such as Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100157 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at work site at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 The fire extinguisher located just inside the door of the basement-level laundry room, adjacent to the vending machine, did not have a sign to identify its location. (b) On or about September 28, 2016, at work site at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 The fire extinguisher located in the basement under the compactor sprinkler control valve did not have a sign to identify its location. (c) On or about September 28, 2016, at work site at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 The fire extinguisher located in the basement in the first room in the Appliance Room/Supply Room suite was not mounted and did not have a sign to identify its location. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-27 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at work site at 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 The space directly in front of two electrical switch boxes in the Paper Room, both set to the "on" position, was used for the storage of materials such as floor lamps, mops, brooms, a pane of glass and other materials, leaving no clear working space or pathway to access the switches. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02004A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-04 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
28 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at worksites at 104-20 and 104-60 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program for employees required to use or work around hazardous products such as Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner, Austin's A-1 Bleach and asbestos-containing materials such as pipe insulation and floor tile. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02004B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-03-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-06-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-04-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) On or about September 28, 2016, at worksites at 104-20 and 104-60 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Employer had not provided hazard communication training for all employees required to use or work around hazardous products such as Easy-Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner, Austin's A-1 Bleach and asbestos-containing materials such as pipe insulation and floor tile. This included site-specific training for temporary employees provided by ABS Staffing Solutions LLC to work on site as porters. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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