| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2014-04-10
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| Case Closed |
2019-03-04
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
880122 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition. a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer allowed lint to accumulate on machinery, clothes rails and building structural elements, creating a fire hazard. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employees were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer did not ensure that the emergency exit door at the southeast corner of the premises, allowing exit from the basement and break area/office, was unlocked. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a) On or about 8/29/2014 and 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Personal protective equipment such as gloves and chemical resistant aprons were not used by employees when loading and removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry cleaning machine which uses Tetrachloroethylene as the dry cleaning solvent. b) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Personal protective equipment such as gloves and goggles were not used by employees using Sodium Perborate Monohydrate, a corrosive powder. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment: a) On or about 8/29/2014 and 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 The employer did not conduct a workplace hazard assessment to determine if the use chemicals including Tetrachloroethylene and Sodium Perborate Monohydrate necessitated the use of personal protective equipment. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: a) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 The employer did not have a respiratory protection program and respirators were not provided to employees who were exposed to airborne levels of Tetrachloroethylene of at least 417, 424 and 447 ppm, respectively, which is greater than 300 ppm, the allowable maximum peak level, when removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry cleaning machine. b) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 The employer did not have a respiratory protection program for half face negative pressure respirators with cartidges used to change carbon filters every 18 months, and remove dirty Tetrachloroethylene contaminated oil every three weeks from a Multimatic SL754 dry cleaning machine. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS NOT REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to airborne levels of Tetrachloroethylene of at least 417, 424 and 447 ppm, respectively, which is greater than 300 ppm, the allowable maximum peak level, when removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry cleaning machine. b) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to wearing a half face negative pressure respirators with cartridges used to change carbon filters every 18 months, and remove dirty Tetrachloroethylene contaminated oil every three weeks from a Multimatic SL754 dry cleaning machine. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01004C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): a) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to airborne levels of Tetrachloroethylene of at least 417, 424 and 447 ppm, respectively, which is greater than 300 ppm, the allowable maximum peak level, when removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry cleaning machine. b) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to wearing a half face negative pressure respirators with cartridges used to change carbon filters every 18 months, and remove dirty Tetrachloroethylene contaminated oil every three weeks from a Multimatic SL754 dry cleaning machine. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01004D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K03 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace: a) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to airborne levels of Tetrachloroethylene of at least 417, 424 and 447 ppm, respectively, which is greater than 300 ppm, the allowable maximum peak level, when removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry cleaning machine. b) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to wearing a half face negative pressure respirators with cartages used to change carbon filters every 18 months, and remove dirty Tetrachloroethylene contaminated oil every three weeks from a Multimatic SL754 dry cleaning machine. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100141 A05 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Enclosed workplaces were not so constructed, equipped, and maintained as to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, or other vermin: a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to eat lunch, and sit in a break room with rat feces on the tables and floor. The employer make no attempt to control rat infestations or clean up rat droppings in the employee break area. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer did not ensure that a functioning eyewash was provided in the work area for immediate emergency use by employees using corrosive chemicals such as Sodium Perborate Monohydrate and bleach. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A05 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard was not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level: a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employees were exposed to unguarded fan blades on a window-mounted ventilation fan where the blades were less than seven feet from the floor. b) On or about 8/29/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employees were exposed to unguarded fan blades on a window-mounted ventilation fan where the blades were less than seven feet from the floor. c) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employees were exposed to unguarded fan blades on a window-mounted ventilation fan where the blades were less than seven feet from the floor. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casings enclosing shafting completely or by troughs enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employees were exposed to unguarded rotating projecting shaft ends on so-called "soshi" machines used for steaming and pressing garments such as shirts and jackets. b) On or about 8/29/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employees were exposed to unguarded rotating projecting shaft ends on so-called "soshi" machines used for steaming and pressing garments such as shirts and jackets. c) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employees were exposed to unguarded rotating projecting shaft ends on so-called "soshi" machines used for steaming and pressing garments such as shirts and jackets. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS NOT REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01007C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to change filters on a Multimatic SL 754 Dry cleaning machine while exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts; employer also exposed employees to unguarded belts on a window-mounted ventilation fan; and employees were exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts on so-called "soshi" machines used for steaming and pressing garments such as shirts and jackets. b) On or about 8/29/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to change filters on a Multimatic SL 754 Dry cleaning machine while exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts; employer also exposed employees to unguarded belts on a window-mounted ventilation fan; and employees were exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts on so-called "soshi" machines used for steaming and pressing garments such as shirts and jackets. c) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to change filters on a Multimatic SL 754 Dry cleaning machine while exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts; employer also exposed employees to unguarded belts on a window-mounted ventilation fan; and employees were exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts on so-called "soshi" machines used for steaming and pressing garments such as shirts and jackets. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR WINDOW MOUNTED FAN GUARD |
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| Citation ID |
01007D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 E03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belts were not enclosed by guards conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to change filters on a Multimatic SL 754 Dry cleaning machine while exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts; employer also exposed employees to unguarded belts on a window-mounted ventilation fan; and employees were exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts on so-called "soshi" machines used for steaming and pressing garments such as shirts and jackets. b) On or about 8/29/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to change filters on a Multimatic SL 754 Dry cleaning machine while exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts; employer also exposed employees to unguarded belts on a window-mounted ventilation fan; and employees were exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts on so-called "soshi" machines used for steaming and pressing garments such as shirts and jackets. c) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to change filters on a Multimatic SL 754 Dry cleaning machine while exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts; employer also exposed employees to unguarded belts on a window-mounted ventilation fan; and employees were exposed to nip points from unguarded pulleys and belts on so-called "soshi" machines used for steaming and pressing garments such as shirts and jackets. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR WINDOW MOUNTED FAN GUARD |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100264 C04 III A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1440.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.264(c)(4)(iii)(a): Steam pipes in laundry operations and within 7 feet of the floor were not insulated or otherwise properly guarded to prevent contact by employees: a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer did not ensure that steam pipes supplying pressing and ironing equipment and running within 7 feet of the floor were insulated or otherwise properly guarded to prevent contact by employees. b) On or about 8/29/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer did not ensure that steam pipes supplying pressing and ironing equipment and running within 7 feet of the floor were insulated or otherwise properly guarded to prevent contact by employees. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01009A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer did not ensure that the electrical box was secured to the electrical conduit preventing strain on wires and fittings. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS NOT REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01009B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to an unsecured outlet, hanging by wires from electrical conduit causing potential exposure to live parts. b) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to an uncovered breaker box with exposed breakers and electrical buss bar. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS NOT REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01009C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed. a) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer did not ensure that all unused knockouts in an electrical boxes were closed. b) On or about 4/10/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer did not ensure that all breaker boxes had blanks to covering unused breakers. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS NOT REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01010A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(b)(2): An employee's exposure to Tetrachloroethylene exceeded the concentration allowed in the Z-2 table column under "acceptable maximum peak above the acceptable ceiling concentration for an 8-hour shift": a) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer allowed employee to be exposed to Tetrachloroethylene concentrations of 416, 424 and 447 ppm, respectively, all in exceedance of the acceptable maximum peak of 300 ppm, while removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry-cleaning machine. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED |
|
| Citation ID |
01010B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101000 E |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d): a) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer allowed employee to be exposed to Tetrachloroethylene concentrations of 416, 424 and 447 ppm, respectively, all in exceedance of the acceptable maximum peak of 300 ppm, while removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry-cleaning machine. The employer attempted to regenerate carbon once a month instead of weekly as required by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The employer permitted employees to place a towel in the door because the door seal was leaking, and jury rigged a valve with an I-pod cord instead of providing proper maintenance. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01011 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101030 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not train each employee with occupational exposure in accordance with the requirements of this section: a) On or about 8/29/2014 and 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 The employer permitted employees to take in and launder clothing, contaminated with blood or other potentially infections materials without bloodborne pathogens training and recognition . WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01012A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Current Penalty |
1520.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to Tetrachloroethylene concentrations of 416, 424 and 447 ppm, respectively, all in exceedance of the acceptable maximum peak of 300 ppm, while removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry-cleaning machine, removing impregnated carbon and waste Tetrachloroethylene from a Multimatic SL754 dry-cleaning machine. Employees were also using Sodium Perborate Monohydrate an irritant, bleach, and various unlabeled or identified spot removal agents. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION IS NOT REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01012B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 F05 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein: a) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to Tetrachloroethylene by removing waste Tetrachloroethylene from a Multimatic SL754 dry-cleaning machine and placing and storing it in five gallon open and unlabeled pails around the machine. Employees were also using various unlabeled or identified spot removal agents. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01012C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use: a) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to Tetrachloroethylene concentrations of 416, 424 and 447 ppm, respectively, all in exceedance of the acceptable maximum peak of 300 ppm, while removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry-cleaning machine, removing impregnated carbon and waste Tetrachloroethylene from a Multimatic SL754 dry-cleaning machine. Employees were also using Sodium Perborate Monohydrate an irritant, bleach, and various unlabeled spot removal agents. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01012D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer permitted employees to be exposed to Tetrachloroethylene concentrations of 416, 424 and 447 ppm, respectively, all in exceedance of the acceptable maximum peak of 300 ppm, while removing clothes from a Multimatic SL754 dry-cleaning machine, removing impregnated carbon and waste Tetrachloroethylene from a Multimatic SL754 dry-cleaning machine. Employees were also using Sodium Perborate Monohydrate an irritant, bleach, and various unlabeled or identified spot removal agents. WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-10-01 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2014-10-27 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicates that any employee's exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer shall develop and implement a monitoring program. a) On or about 9/3/2014 - Job site at 47-38 34th Street, Long Island City, NY11101 Employer had no noise monitoring program, even though employees may be exposed to noise levels at or above an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 85 dBA. This is based on the fact that several employees were working more closely to a significant noise source (a roof-penetrating ventilation fan) than an employee who had an 8 hour-TWA of 84.43 dBA. WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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