| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2013-05-22
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| Case Closed |
2015-03-31
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
819872 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
2250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment: a) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employer did no assessment to determine what PPE would protect employees from eye or respiratory hazards. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
2250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure and employee training to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated, and rendered inoperative in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4): a) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employer permitted employee to perform maintenance on the HP turbo jet while it had a turning cylinder and air pressure and the electric was on . WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
2250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employees were exposed to PART A and B KODAK EKTACOLOR both have a pH of 5.6 and caustic soda liquid pH 14 without and eye wash. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
2250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered: NOTE DEFINITION OF UNATTENDED IN 1910.178(m)(5)(ii): A powered industrial truck is unattended when the operator is 25 ft. or more away from the vehicle which remains in his view, or whenever the operator leaves the vehicle and it is not in his view. a) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employees were exposed to elevated forks of a powered pallet jack used as a materials platform while building a kitchen. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
2250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employee plugging flexible cord set into outlet box missing knockouts. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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 May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employees used flexible cord set to connect bare wires to a power source. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: a) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employees used a reciprocating saw with a damaged cord set. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employees or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures: a) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 The employees were using disposable N95 respirators without a written respiratory program. b) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 The employees were using half face negative pressure respirators without a written respiratory program to mix photo chemicals and around fabric welder. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. The respiratory protection program shall include, at a minimum, procedures for selecting respirators; medical evaluations; fit testing; procedures for proper use in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; procedures for cleaning, storing, inspecting, repairing and discarding respirators; employee training regarding respiratory hazards they are exposed to, proper uses and limitations of respirators; and procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the respirator program. |
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| Citation ID |
02001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-01-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-25 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): 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 May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employees were using disposable N95 respirators. b) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employees were using half face negative pressure respirators mixing photo chemicals and working around the fabric sealer. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-11-26 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| 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) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employees were using Kodak Ektacolor RA Bleach Fix and Replenisher Part A, Kodak Ektacolor RA Bleach Fix and Replenisher Part B, Caustic Soda Liquid, and HP MF10 cleaner, and various inks, were used by employees on site without a written hazard communication program. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical: a) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employees were using Kodak Ektacolor RA Bleach Fix and Replenisher Part A, Kodak Ektacolor RA Bleach Fix and Replenisher Part B, Caustic Soda Liquid, and HP MF10 cleaner, were used by employees on site without material safety data sheet. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
02002C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2013-10-30 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2013-12-18 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2013-11-26 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
150 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): 29 CFR 1919.1200(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) On or about May 22, 2013-Job site at 30-30 47 th avenue Long Island City, NY 11103 Employees were using Kodak Ektacolor RA Bleach Fix and Replenisher Part A, Kodak Ektacolor RA Bleach Fix and Replenisher Part B, Caustic Soda Liquid, and HP MF10 cleaner, without training. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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