| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) as referenced by 29 CFR 1926.103: The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting face piece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or a quantitative fit test (QFNT): a) United Nations Conference Building - Workers provided with half mask negative pressure respirators equipped with P100 filters for use during torch cutting operations, were not fit tested. The condition was noted on or about 06/27/12. NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 G01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i) as referenced by 29 CFRi 1926.103: The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face: a) United Nations Conference Building - Employee torch cutting and welding structural steel wore a half mask negative pressure respirator with P100 filters over facial hair. Condition noted on or about 06/27/12. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 F02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(f)(2)(i): The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m): a) United Nations Conference Building - The employer failed to implement their written respiratory protection program in that a worker performing torch cutting operations on structural steel wore his half mask negative pressure respirator over faciial hair. In addition, workers required to use such respirators were not fit tested. The conditions were noted on or about 06/27/12. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 D01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-10-25 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): The employer did not initially determine if any employee had been exposed to lead at or above the action level: a) United Nations Conference Building - The employer failed to determine if workers performing torch cutting operations on structural steel were exposed to lead above the action level. On 03/27/12 an employee torch cutting steel bolts was exposed to lead at an eight hour time weighted average (TWA) of 47.5 ug/m3 which is 1.6 times the action level of 30 ug/m3. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| 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) United Nations Conference Building - The employer did not perform full shift personal sampling for employees exposed to lead during torch cutting operaitons. On 03/27/12 an employee torch cutting steel bolts was exposed to lead at an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) of 47.5 ug/m3 which is 1.6 times the action level of 30 ug/m3. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V A |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-07 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required by 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) with appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(f): a) United Nations Conference Building - On 03/27/12 an employee torch cutting steel bolts was exposed to lead at an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) of 47.5 ug/m3 which is 1.6 times the action level of 30 ug/m3. The employer failed to provide and ensure the use of appropriate respiratory protection during the operation. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V B |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-07 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(g): a) United Nations Conference Building - On 03/27/12 an employee torch cutting steel bolts was exposed to lead at an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) of 47.5 ug/m3 which is 1.6 times the action level of 30 ug/m3. The worker was not provided with coveralls or similiar full-body work clothing during the operation. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V C |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-07 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) with change areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2): a) United Nations Conference Building - On 03/27/12 an employee torch cutting steel bolts was exposed to lead at an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) of 47.5 ug/m3 which is 1.6 times the action level of 30 ug/m3. The worker was not provided with clean change areas during the operation. Abatement Note: Change areas shall be equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing/equipment and for street clothes which prevent cross-contamination. In addition, the employer shall ensure that workers do not leave the worksite wearing any protective clothing and equipment worn during the work shift. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V E |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-07 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) with biological monitoring in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i), that consisted of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels: a) United Nations Conference Building - On 03/27/12 an employee torch cutting steel bolts was exposed to lead at an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) of 47.5 ug/m3 which is 1.6 times the action level of 30 ug/m3. The worker was not provided with biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels. Abatement Note: Within five working days after the receipt of biological monitoring results, the employer must notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level. The employer shall notify each employee whose blood lead level exceeds 40 ug/dl that the standard requires temporary medical removal with Medical Removal Protection benefits when an employee's blood lead level exceeds the numerical criterion for medical removal under paragraph (k)(1)(i) of this section. |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 J01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i): The employer did not make available initial medical surveillance consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels to employees occupationally exposed to lead on any day at or above the action level: a) United Nations Conference Building - The employer failed to make initial medical surveillance available for workers performing torch cutting operations on structural steel. On or about 03/27/12 an employee torch cutting steel bolts was exposed to lead at an 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) of 47.5 ug/m3 which is 1.6 times the action level of 30 ug/m3. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-11-07 |
| Current Penalty |
1275.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2550.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead: a) United Nations Conference Building, Third Floor - The employer failed to maintain all surfaces as free as practicable of accumulations of lead. A wipe sample taken from the floor of the scissor lift used during torch cutting operations contained 1024 ug of lead. The condition was noted on or about 03/27/12. b) United Nations Conference Building, First Floor - The employer failed to maintain all surfaces as free as practicable of accumulations of lead. A wipe sample taken from the surface of a table in the torch cuttig work area contained 467 ug of lead. The condition was noted on or about 06/27/12. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19 |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2012-09-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2012-09-30 |
| Current Penalty |
1530.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3060.0 |
| Final Order |
2012-10-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2): Eye and face protection required by this Part did not meet the requirements specified in American National Standards Institute, Z87.1-1968, Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection: a) United Nations Conference Building - Employee torch cutting I beam on the first floor was wearing eye and face protective shield that indicated it was not to be used for welding or cutting. The condition was noted on or about 06/27/12. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19. |
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