| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2019-07-11
|
| Case Closed |
2022-03-30
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1473174 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1413127 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2273.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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) On or about 7/10/19 at 501 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205, plumbers using jack hammers to remove concrete in the basement were required to use a 3M half-face tight-fitting respirator without a written respiratory protection program. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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 7/10/19 at 501 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205, plumbers using jack hammers to remove concrete in the basement were required to use a 3M half-face tight-fitting respirator without being provided medical evaluation. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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 prior to initial use of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103) a) On or about 7/10/19 at 501 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205, plumbers using jack hammers to remove concrete in the basement were required to use a 3M half-face tight-fitting respirator without being fit tested prior to initial respirator use. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: (Construction Reference 1926.103) a) On or about 7/10/19 at 501 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205, plumbers using jack hammers to remove concrete in the basement were required to use a 3M half-face tight-fitting respirator without being provided respirator training. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2273.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): Specified exposure control methods. For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer shall fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. a) On or about 7/10/19 at 501 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205, plumbers using jack hammers to remove concrete in the basement failed to maintain a constant flow of water at the point of impact to minimize airborne crystalline silica dust. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-01-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-03-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-02-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan: a) On or about 7/10/19 at 501 Myrtle Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205, plumbers using jack hammers to remove concrete in the basement were exposed to respirable silica without a written exposure control plan. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Prog Related
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2019-07-01
|
| Case Closed |
2023-01-19
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1415059 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1413118 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1413124 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260404 F06 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-12-23 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-01-02 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3031.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-01-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-13 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous: Location: 501 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 On or about: 07/01/2019 (a) A Hilti TE 905-AVR used to break concrete was missing the ground pin. (b) An extension cord used to energize power tools was missing the ground pin. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260405 G02 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2019-12-23 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-01-02 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3031.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-01-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws: Location: 501 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 On or about: 07/01/2019 (a) The employer did not ensure that strain relief was provide to the extension cord used to power a Hilti TE 905-AVR used to break concrete; the extension cord had strain damage exposing the internal wire insulation. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261052 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-12-23 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-01-06 |
| Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3031.0 |
| Contest Date |
2020-01-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1052(b)(1): Foot traffic was not prohibited on stairways where the treads and/or landings of pan stairs were to be filled in with concrete or other material at a later date and stairs were not temporarily fitted with wood or other solid material at least to the top edge of each pan. Location: 501 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 On or about: 07/01/2019 (a) The treads of the stairway between the ground floor and the basement level were not temporarily filled or fitted with wood or other solid materials at least to the top edge of each pan. Employees performing plumbing on the basement level used the stairway to travel between the ground floor and the basement level. |
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