| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2018-05-01
|
| Emphasis |
N: LEAD
|
| Case Closed |
2020-11-20
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1333235 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1333821 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1332782 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 J07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2845.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv): The employer did not provide, at no cost to employees who perform housekeeping operations in an area which contains presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM) and/or other asbestos-containing material (ACM), an asbestos awareness training course: a) On or about 4/01/2018 - 5/01/2018, throughout 19 Grove St building, employees performed various housekeeping, service, and maintenance tasks throughout the building and who were allowed to move freely throughout the building where asbestos was present. The employer did not train the employees on the hazards of asbestos. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101025 M01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2845.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): The employer did not include lead in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200), and the employer did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and that employees were trained on lead in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section: a) On or about 4/01/2018 - 5/01/2018, throughout 19 Grove St building, employees performed various housekeeping, service, and maintenance tasks throughout the building and who were allowed to move freely throughout the building where lead was present. The employer did not train the employees on the hazards of lead. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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 4/01/2018 - 5/01/2018, throughout 19 Grove St building, employees performed various housekeeping, service, and maintenance tasks throughout the building and who were allowed to move freely throughout the building where asbestos and lead was present. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 K01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not include asbestos in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and ensure each employee was trained in accordance with the provisions of the HCS and paragraphs (k)(9) and (10) of this section. The employer did not provide information on at least the following hazards: Cancer and lung effects. a) On or about 4/01/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too, allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not train the employees on the hazards of asbestos. b) On or about 4/01/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not train the employees on the hazards of asbestos. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2845.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(1): All Class I, II, and III asbestos work was not conducted within regulated areas: a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees performed Class I asbestos work by removing asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not establish a regulated area to minimize exposure to asbestos. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees performed Class II asbestos work by removing asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not establish a regulated area to minimize exposure to asbestos. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 J02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2845.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(j)(2): The hygiene facilities and practices listed in sections (i) through (v) of this paragraph were not followed for employees performing Class I work involving less than 25 linear or 10 square feet of TSI or surfacing ACM and PACM, and for Class II and Class III asbestos work operations where exposures exceed a PEL or where there is no negative exposure assessment produced before the operation: a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not have hygiene facilities and work practices to reduce exposure to asbestos. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not have hygiene facilities and work practices to reduce exposure to asbestos. |
|
| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 K02 II C |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-01-27 |
| Current Penalty |
2845.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(2)(ii)(C): The building owner and/or facility owner did not notify all employers of employees who work within or adjacent to the areas containing asbestos containing materials (ACM) and presumed asbestos containing materials of the presence, location and quantity: a) On or about 4/01/2018 - 5/01/2018, throughout 19 Grove St building, employer failed to provide information on the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos to subcontractors such as, but not limited to, electricians and window company. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 K09 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
2845.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer did not institute, at no cost to employees, a training program for each employee who was likely to be exposed in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL) and for each employee who performed Class I through IV asbestos operations: a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too, allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not train the employees on asbestos who were performing Class I asbestos work. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not train the employees on asbestos who were performing Class II asbestos work. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 F02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
11382.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(2)(i): The employer with a work operation covered by the asbestos standard did not ensure that a "competent person" conducted an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of the operation to ascertain expected exposures during that operation or workplace: a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too, allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not perform an exposure assessment to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of asbestos to minimize exposure to asbestos. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not perform an exposure assessment to determine accurately the airborne concentrations of asbestos to minimize exposure to asbestos. Side by Side Storage, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1101(f)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 985663, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/05/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 19 Grove St. Gloversville, NY. |
|
| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
11382.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1): The employer did not use the following engineering controls and work practices: vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters to collect all debris and dust containing ACM and PACM, wet methods, or wetting agents, to control employee exposures during asbestos handling, mixing, removal, cutting, application, cleanup, and prompt clean-up and disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos in leak-tight containers, regardless of the levels of exposure: a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too, allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices to minimize exposure to asbestos. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices to minimize exposure to asbestos. Side by Side Storage, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1101(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 985663, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/05/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 19 Grove St. Gloversville, NY. |
|
| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 G03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
11382.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(3)(iii): The following work practices and engineering controls such as, but not limited to, dry sweeping can not be used for work related to asbestos or for work which disturbs ACM or PACM, regardless of measured levels of asbestos exposure or the results of initial exposure assessments: a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too, allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer allowed employees to dry sweep debris which does not minimize exposure to asbestos and it is not an allowed work practice. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer allowed employees to dry sweep debris which does not minimize exposure to asbestos and it is not an allowed work practice. Side by Side Storage, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1101(g)(3)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 985663, citation number 1, item number 8 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/05/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 19 Grove St. Gloversville, NY. |
|
| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
11382.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer did not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h): a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees performed Class I asbestos work by removing asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too, allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not provide a respirator to minimize exposure to asbestos. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees performed Class II asbestos work by removing asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not provide a respirator to minimize exposure to asbestos. Side by Side Storage, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1101(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 985663, citation number 1, item number 9 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/05/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 19 Grove St. Gloversville, NY. |
|
| Citation ID |
02005 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 K03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
11382.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(i): Before the employer permitted its own employees to perform work subject to this standard in areas containing asbestos-containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM), the employer did not identify the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing material and/or presumed asbestos containing material therein pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1): a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too, allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing material (ACM) to minimize exposure to asbestos. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing material (ACM) to minimize exposure to asbestos. Side by Side Storage, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1101(k)(1)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 985663, citation number 1, item number 10 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/05/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 19 Grove St. Gloversville, NY. |
|
| Citation ID |
02006 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 K08 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-02-17 |
| Current Penalty |
5691.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
11382.0 |
| Contest Date |
2018-10-19 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-15 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(8)(vii): Labels or signs were not affixed or posted so that employees will be notified of what materials contain PACM and/or ACM: a) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos thermal system insulation (TSI) from existing pipes and then removed pipes with residual ACM from the ceiling with a sawzall too, allowing ACM to accumulate on the floor. The employer did not notify employees of what materials contain PACM and/or ACM to minimize exposure to asbestos. b) On or about 4/22/2018 - 5/01/2018, in the 500 Area, employees removed asbestos containing floor tiles (VAT) with the forks of a forklift. The employer did not notify employees of what materials contain PACM and/or ACM to minimize exposure to asbestos. Side by Side Storage, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1926.1101(k)(8)(vii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 985663, citation number 1, item number 11 and was affirmed as a final order on 03/05/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 19 Grove St. Gloversville, NY. |
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2014-07-18
|
| Emphasis |
N: LEAD
|
| Case Closed |
2015-12-15
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
898215 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: (a) On or about 07/18/2014, circuit breaker panel that powers the garage door, breaker covers for unused portions were missing exposing employees to live electrical current from bus bar. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A05 II |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(5)(ii): Energized plug and receptacle connections may be handled only with insulating protective equipment if the condition of the connection could provide a conducting path to the employee's hand (if, for example, a cord connector is wet from being immersed in water): (a) On or about 07/18/2014, at facility, for the office assistant cleaning the subbasement with lead cords used for lighting submerged in water. |
|
| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 F02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(2)(i): The employer failed to ensure that the exposure assessment was conducted in time to comply with requirements which are triggered by the exposure data or the lack of a negative exposure assessment: (a) On or about 07/18/2014, for the office assistant removing asbestos containing pipe insulation and dry sweeping ACM. The employer did not do an exposure assessment of the work area. |
|
| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1): The employer did not use the following engineering controls and work practices: vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters to collect all debris and dust containing ACM and PACM, wet methods, or wetting agents, to control employee exposures during asbestos handling, mixing, removal, cutting, application, cleanup, and prompt clean-up and disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos in leak-tight containers, regardless of the levels of exposure: (a) On or about 07/18/2014, for the office assistant removing asbestos containing pipe insulation and dry sweeping ACM. |
|
| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 G03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(3)(iii): The following work practices and engineering controls such as, but not limited to, dry sweeping can not be used for work related to asbestos or for work which disturbs ACM or PACM, regardless of measured levels of asbestos exposure or the results of initial exposure assessments: (a) On or about 07/18/2014, for the office assistant removing asbestos containing pipe insulation and dry sweeping ACM. |
|
| Citation ID |
01012A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In the workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or where respirators were required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures including the provisions (i)-(ix) of this section, as applicable: (a) On or about 07/18/2014, at facility, for the office assistant wearing a Gerson half face respirator while removing asbestos containing insulation off pipes and dry sweeping ACM and while scraping paint containing lead. The employer did not implement a worksite-specific respiratory protection program. Abatement Note: The Respiratory Protection Program shall include the following sections: (1) Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace; (2) Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators; (3) Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators; (4) Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; (5) Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators; (6) Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere- supplying respirators (if used); (7) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations; (8) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and (9) Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program. |
|
| Citation ID |
01012B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) On or about 07/18/2014, at facility, for the office assistant wearing a Gerson half face respirator while removing asbestos containing insulation off pipes and dry sweeping ACM and while scraping paint containing lead. The employee was not provided a medical evaluation prior to being required to wear the respirator. |
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| Citation ID |
01012C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that employees using tight fitting face piece respirators pass an appropriate qualitative or quantitative fit test prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter. (a) On or about 07/18/2014, at facility, for the office assistant wearing a Gerson half face respirator while removing asbestos containing insulation off pipes and dry sweeping ACM and while scraping paint containing lead. The employees were not provided a fit test prior to being required to wear the respirator. |
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| Citation ID |
01012D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1): For employees who use respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, the employer did not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1101(h): (a) On or about 07/18/2014, for the office assistant removing asbestos containing pipe insulation and dry sweeping ACM. |
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| Citation ID |
01013A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): Each employer who had a workplace or operation covered by this standard didn't initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level: a) On or about 07/18/2014, at facility, for the office assistant exposed to lead paint while scraping and painting interior partitions in the building being renovated into storage space. |
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| Citation ID |
01013B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(e)(1): The employer did not implement engineering and work practice controls, including administrative controls, to reduce and maintain employee exposure to lead to the extent that such controls reduce employee exposure to the lowest feasible level: a) On or about 07/18/2014, at facility, for the office assistant exposed to lead paint while scraping and painting interior partitions in the building being renovated into storage space. |
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| Citation ID |
01014A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 K01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
1260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1)(i): Employer and building owner did not identify TSI and sprayed or troweled on surfacing materials in buildings as asbestos-containing and did not communicate information to employees pursuant to this standard, and identify "PACM" as ACM: (a) On or about 07/18/2014, for the office assistant removing asbestos containing pipe insulation and dry sweeping ACM. |
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| Citation ID |
01014B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261101 K08 VII |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-05 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(8)(vii): Labels or signs were not affixed or posted so that employees will be notified of what materials contain PACM and/or ACM: (a) On or about 07/18/2014, for the office assistant removing asbestos containing pipe insulation and dry sweeping ACM. |
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