| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2012-07-16
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| Case Closed |
2014-01-27
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
422090 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-07-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-09-12 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-08-29 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) 115 Broadway, New york, NY 10016 - The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees using hazardous substances to include but not limited to ammonia, toluene and xylene. The condition was noted on or about 07/16/12. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-07-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-09-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-08-29 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use: a) 115 Broadway, New York, NY 10016., Employees use and are exposed to hazardous substances including but not limited to ammonia, toluene and xylene. The employer did not have material safety data sheets for such chemicals. The condition was noted on or about 07/16/12. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-07-31 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-09-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-08-29 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a) 115 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 - Employees use and are exposed to hazardous substances including but not limited to ammonia, toluene and xylene. The employer did not ensure that employees were provided information and training on the hazards of the chemicals they work with. The condition was noted on or about 07/16/12. Abatement Note Information and training shall include: - the location and availability of the written hazard communication program; - the physical and health hazards of the chemicals used; - explanation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); - methods and observations used to detect the presence of hazardous chemicals and required emergency response. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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