| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-05-02
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| Emphasis |
L: FALL, P: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2018-08-20
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 F14 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-03 |
| Current Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(14): Makeshift devices, such as but not limited to boxes and barrels, were used on top of scaffold platforms to increase the working level height of employees: a) Worksite, North - Employees were on a scissor lift working at heights of approximately 24 feet. The employees increased their working height above the safety of the guard rail system by standing on architectural/insulating foam; on, or about, 05/02/2014. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260451 G01 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-03 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(vii): For all scaffolds not otherwise specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(vi) of this section, each employee was not protected by the use of personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) of this section. a) Worksite, North - Employees were on a scissor lift working at heights of approximately 24 feet. The employees increased their working height above the safety of the guard rail system by standing on architectural foam. The employees reached approximately 4 feet outside the guardrail system without a personal fall arrest system; on, or about, 05/02/2014. Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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 (Construction Reference: 1926.59): a) Worksite, North - Employees at the work site conduct finish work using materials such as, but not limited to, elastomeric polymer mixed with Portland Cement and crystalline-free silica. A written hazard communication program was not in place; on, or about, 05/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials: a. Labeling and other forms or warning: Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party; b. A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program; c. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available all employee(s) on all shifts. d. The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program. The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information; e. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program; and f. The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request. For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how: a. Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers in the event the other employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials. b. The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies. c. The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift: a) Worksite, North - Employees at the work site conduct finish work using materials such as, but not limited to, elastomeric polymer mixed with Portland Cement and crystalline-free silica. Material safety data sheets were not available; on, or about, 05/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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) Worksite, North - Employees at the work site conduct finish work using materials such as, but not limited to, elastomeric polymer mixed with Portland Cement and crystalline-free silica. A training program was not in place; on, or about, 05/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001D |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2014-06-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-06-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-08-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: a) Worksite, North - Employees at the work site conduct finish work using materials such as, but not limited to, elastomeric polymer mixed with Portland Cement and crystalline-free silica. Employees were operating without having been informed with regard to the company labeling system, safety data sheet(s) or how to obtain appropriate hazard information; on, or about, 05/02/2014. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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