| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2014-04-29
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| Case Closed |
2014-11-17
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
887412 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces: a) On or about April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433 Employer allowed their employee to work in a permit required confined space without a proper assessment. This condition exposed employee to sewer gasses, and potentially exposed them to natural gas from leaking supply lines. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATIN IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100146 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: a) On or about April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433 The Employer failed to provide training for employee who was required to work in a permit required confined space. Employee was unable to identify the hazards of working in a confined space, such as exposure to sewer gases, and natural gas. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved or conditions of use and location: a) On or about April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433 The Employer permitted the use of a flexible cord set as permanent wiring between two lighting fixtures within the maintenance office. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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 April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433 The Employer failed to provide a written hazard communication program for employees using chemicals. These chemicals include, but are not limited to, assorted paint, paint thinner, kerosene, and foam sealant. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-06-05 |
| Final Order |
2014-09-02 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace: a) On or about April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433 The Employer failed to maintain Safety Data Sheets/ MSDS as appropriate for chemicals provided to their employees. These chemicals include, but are not limited to, assorted paint, paint thinner, kerosene, and foam sealant. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-07-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-07-23 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| 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 April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433 The Employer failed to provide training to its employees about the hazardous chemicals they may come in contact with at the workplace. These chemicals include, but are not limited to, assorted paints, paint thinner, kerosene, and foam sealant. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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