| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2015-02-27
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| Emphasis |
N: ISOCYAN8
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| Case Closed |
2019-02-11
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
924025 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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: (Construction Reference 1926.103) a) Throughout the work sites, on or about 12/12/14: A written respiratory protection program was not developed and implemented for employees wearing half face air purifying respirators including installers that apply spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (CAS # 101-68-8). Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| 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) Throughout the work sites, on or about 12/12/14: Medical evaluations were not provided for employees wearing half face air purifying respirators including installers that apply spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (CAS # 101-68-8). Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used: (Construction Reference 1926.103) a) Throughout the work sites, on or about 12/12/14: Fit testing on tight fitting respirators was not provided for employees wearing half face air purifying respirators including installers that apply spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (CAS # 101-68-8). Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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: (Construction Reference 1926.103) a) Throughout the work sites, on or about 12/12/14: Training on respiratory protection was nott provided for employees wearing half face air purifying respirators including installers that apply spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (CAS # 101-68-8). Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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) Throughout the facility and at work sites, on or about 12/12/14: A written hazard communication program was not developed for employees such as installers working with hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate, MDI, (CAS # 101-68-8). Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59) a) Throughout the facility and at work sites, on or about 12/12/14: Training and information on the hazards of chemicals used in the work place was not provided for employees such as installers working with chemicals including, but not limited to, spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate, MDI, (CAS # 101-68-8). Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260021 B03 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-04-09 |
| Current Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2400.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(3): Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances were not instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and were not made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required. a) Throughout the facility and work sites, on or about 12/12/2014: Instruction on proper hand protection was not provided for employees spraying two part foam insulation containing 4,4 Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) and other isocyanates on the A side along with polyurethane resins on the B side. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260095 A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided: a) Throughout the facility and work sites, on or about 12/12/2014: Appropriate gloves impermeable to chemicals was not selected for and worn by employees spraying two part foam insulation containing 4,4 Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) and other isocyanates on the A side along with polyurethane resins on the B side. Abatement certification must be submitted for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260501 B11 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11): Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels was not protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) On or about 12/12/14, At work sites including, but not limited to 14 Maple Rd., Binghamton, NY 13905: Installers working on steep sloped roofs over seven feet from ground to eave height including, but not limited to, those of Cape Cod style homes did not wear fall protection. Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260503 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-03-05 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-03-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2015-03-10 |
| Final Order |
2016-03-21 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
13 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards: a) On or about 12/12/14, At work sites including, but not limited to 14 Maple Rd., Binghamton, NY 13905: Installers working on steep sloped roofs over seven feet from ground to eave height including, but not limited to, those of Cape Cod style homes, were not provided with a training program in fall protection. Abatement documentation must be submitted for this item |
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