| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2015-02-03
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| Case Closed |
2015-07-27
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
932419 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 J03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2015-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-11 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-05-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i): Building and facility owners did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site. Employers and building and facility owners did not comply with these requirements to inform employers and employees about the presence and location of ACM and PACM: a) At the worksite; boiler rooms; 11,12,13 Welwyn Rd., 21-23 Schenck Rd and 46 Schenck Rd. the employer did not did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM for employees with the job title of porter; on or about 2/3/15. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 J03 III |
| Issuance Date |
2015-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-05-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(iii): Building and facility owners did not inform employers of employees, and employers did not inform employees who will perform housekeeping activities in areas which contain ACM and/or PACM of the presence and location of ACM and/or PACM in such areas which may be contacted during such activities. a) At the worksite; boiler rooms; 11,12,13 Welwyn Rd., 21-23 Schenck Rd and 46 Schenck Rd. the employer did not did not inform employees of ACM and/or PACM for employees with the job title of porter; on or about 2/3/15. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 J07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2015-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-11 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-05-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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 ACM or PACM, an asbestos awareness training course, which did not at a minimum contain the following elements: health effects of asbestos, locations of ACM and PACM in the building/facility, recognition of ACM and PACM damage and deterioration, requirements in this standard relating to housekeeping, and proper response to fiber release episodes, to all employees who perform housekeeping work in areas where ACM and/or PACM is present. Each such employee was not trained at least once a year. a) At the worksite; boiler rooms; 11,12,13 Welwyn Rd., 21-23 Schenck Rd and 46 Schenck Rd. the employer did not did not provide asbestos awareness training for employees with the job title of porter; on or about 2/3/15. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101001 J07 V A |
| Issuance Date |
2015-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-05-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(v)(A): The employer did not make a copy of this standard and its appendices readily available without cost to all affected employees. a) At the worksite; boiler rooms; 11,12,13 Welwyn Rd., 21-23 Schenck Rd and 46 Schenck Rd. the employer did not did not provide a copy of the asbestos standard for employees with the job title of porter; on or about 2/3/15. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-11 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-05-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met: a) At the worksite; the employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees with the job title of porter who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to, asbestos; on or about 2/3/15. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials: a. Labeling and other forms or warning: Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party; b. A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program; c. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available all employee(s) on all shifts. d. The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program. The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information; e. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program and f. The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request. For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how: a. Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers in the event the other employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials. b. The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies. c. The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-05-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-06-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-05-29 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a) At the worksite; Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, asbestos were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 2/3/15. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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