Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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Scope |
Complete
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2015-09-17
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Case Closed |
2016-02-22
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Related Activity
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1092924 |
Safety |
Yes |
|
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1066334 |
Safety |
Yes |
|
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1092896 |
Safety |
Yes |
|
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1092900 |
Safety |
Yes |
|
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1092909 |
Safety |
Yes |
|
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1092915 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B13 |
Issuance Date |
2016-01-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-26 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b): a) Worksite: Employees were working on the first and second floors of the residential unit and were exposed to falls from an unprotected side approximately 9 ft. above the ground; on or about 9/17/15. 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 |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260502 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2016-01-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-26 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(b)(2): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structure members were not installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there was no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches (53 cm) high: a) Worksite: Employees were doing drywall work on the first and second floors and carrying tools and materials from the first floor to the second floor. They were using a walking working surface on the second floor that did not have intermediate structural members installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface and were exposed to falls of up to and including approximately 12 ft.; on or about 9/17/15. 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 |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19261052 C01 II |
Issuance Date |
2016-01-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-26 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii): Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, were not equipped with a stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge: a) Worksite: The stairway leading from the first floor to the second floor had an open edge that was not equipped with a stairrail system, exposing employees to falls of up to and including approximately 9 ft.; on or about 9/17/15. 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 |
02001A |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2016-01-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-02-08 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
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: Employees were doing drywall work using chemicals including, but not limited to, USG Sheetrock All-Purpose Joint Compound. A written hazard communication program was not in place; on or about 9/17/15. Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation 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 |
2016-01-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-02-01 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
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: Employees were doing drywall work using chemicals including, but not limited to, USG Sheetrock All-Purpose Joint Compound. Safety data sheets were not made available; on or about 9/17/15. 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 |
2016-01-20 |
Abatement Due Date |
2016-02-08 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2016-02-05 |
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) Worksite: Employees were doing drywall work using chemicals including, but not limited to, USG Sheetrock All-Purpose Joint Compound. A training program for hazard communication was not in place; on or about 9/17/15. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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