Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Health
|
Close Conference |
2014-08-27
|
Emphasis |
N: LEAD
|
Case Closed |
2019-09-27
|
Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
904905 |
Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-09-05 |
Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
7 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: (a) On or about August 27, 2014, on the second floor, the opening where the stairs had been removed was not protected with a guardrail. (b) On or about August 27, 2014, on the second floor, the gaps between the newly installed metal framed supports next to the stair opening were not protected with a guardrail. |
|
Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260502 I03 |
Issuance Date |
2014-09-05 |
Current Penalty |
1600.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-06 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
7 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3): All covers were not secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees: (a) On or about August 27, 2014, on the first floor, the plywood planks that were placed on top of the opening to the basement stairs that had been removed were not secured. |
|
|
Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Health
|
Close Conference |
2014-06-19
|
Emphasis |
L: FALL, L: GUTREH, N: LEAD
|
Case Closed |
2019-03-04
|
Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
893274 |
Safety |
Yes |
Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 C |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
1020.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use: (Construction Reference 1926.103) (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for employees using 3M half face respirators with organic vapor and P100 cartridges while performing demolition and renovation activities at this three story attached row house being renovated into commercial space. The employer had not developed a written respiratory protection for required use of these respirators. |
|
Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
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: (Construction Reference 1926.103) (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for employees wearing 3M half face respirators with organic vapor and P100 cartridges while performing demolition and renovation activities at this row home being renovated into commercial space. |
|
Citation ID |
01001C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103) (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for employees wearing 3M half face respirators while performing demolition and renovation activities. |
|
Citation ID |
01001D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 II |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103) (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for employees wearing 3M half face respirators while performing demolition and renovation activities. |
|
Citation ID |
01001E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 III |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of how to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions: (Construction Reference 1926.103) (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for employees wearing 3M half face respirators while performing demolition and renovation activities. |
|
Citation ID |
01001F |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 IV |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iv): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect, put on, remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103) (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for employees wearing 3M half face respirators while performing demolition and renovation activities. |
|
Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260021 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
1020.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe condition(s) and the regulation(s) applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazard(s) or other exposure to illness or injury: (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for employees performing demolition of interior walls containing lead and cleaning up the debris generated from the demolition work using standard vacuum cleaners and brooms on the first and second floors. Employees were not informed of the hazards of lead paint and the precautions necessary to prevent exposure through inhalation and ingestion. |
|
Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D01 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
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 29 CFR 1926.62 did not initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (30 micrograms per cubic meter) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA): (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for employees performing demolition of interior walls and cleaning up the debris generated from the demolition work using standard vacuum cleaners and brooms on the first and second floors. Samples collected of paint chips from the first and second floors showed the presence of lead. |
|
Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D01 III |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area, either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level: (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite , for employees performing demolition of interior walls and cleaning up the debris generated from the demolition work using standard vacuum cleaners and brooms on the first and second floors. |
|
Citation ID |
01003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260403 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-29 |
Current Penalty |
1020.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1200.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification: (a) On or about June 19, 2014, on the first floor, a multi-electrical receptacle box powered by a Romex cable was laying on the floor, powering a printer. These boxes are required to be mounted. (b) On or about June 19, 2014, on the second floor, a multi-electrical receptacle box powered by a Romex cable was not mounted. The box was being used to power a vacuum cleaner and portable electric tools. |
|
Citation ID |
01004 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260501 B04 II |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-29 |
Current Penalty |
1020.0 |
Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes by covers: (a) On or about June 19, 2014, in the foyer, at the bottom of the steps on the first floor, there was an open floor hole that was not covered and marked as a hole. (b) On or about June 19, 2014, on the second floor near the southeast wall, a floor hole was covered with a piece of wood but it was not secured by nails and marked as a hole. Since the wood was not secured to the floor, the hazard of falling into the hole still existed. |
|
Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-09-13 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
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): (Construction Reference 1926.103) (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for employees using 3M half face respirators with organic vapor and P100 cartridges while performing renovation and demolition activities. |
|
Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19261101 K08 I |
Issuance Date |
2014-08-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-08-29 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-10-03 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
6 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(8)(i): Labels were not affixed to all products containing asbestos and to all containers containing such products, including waste containers: (a) On or about June 19, 2014, at the worksite, for the asbestos containing pipe wrapping in the basement that was identified as containing 80% Chrysotile in the report dated June 25, 2014, prepared by Spectrum Environmental Associates, Inc. |
|
|