OSHA Inspection: CAPITAL BUILDING SERVICES GROUP, INC.

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):     The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a. When using cleaning chemicals, including corrosives such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide containing products, employees were not provided nor required to use protective eye wear.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c):     Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a. The eye wash bottle was missing from the first floor where cleaning chemicals, including corrosives such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide containing products, were used (employees were not provided nor required to use protective eye wear).    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii):     Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:    a. When using cleaning chemicals, including corrosives such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide containing products, employees were not provided nor required to use protective eye wear; employees were not trained on the use of protective eye wear or the use of emergency eye wash equipment.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,410 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):     The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a. Equipment was used with a missing equipment grounding conductor ("ground pin"), such as, but not limited to, the Koblenz floor machine and the back pac vacuum cleaner both with missing ground pins (110 V).      Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,410 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):     There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:    a. Employees used equipment with defective power and extension cords, including damaged outer insulation, damaged conductor insulation, and missing ground pins; the cords were not removed from service but were continued to be used.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):     Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a. Employee(s) used electrical power equipment, such as, but not limited to, the back pack vacuum cleaner, with damaged insulation at the plug of the machine.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,890 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii):     The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and material safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:    a. When using cleaning chemicals, including corrosives such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide containing products, employees were not provided training on the location of the chemical hazard communication program, material safety data sheets, or how to access material safety data sheets.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii):     Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:    a. When using cleaning chemicals, including corrosives such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide containing products, employees were not provided training on the health and physical hazards of the chemical products used.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).

Issued

May 25, 2012

Abate by

Jul 10, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):     Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:    a. When using cleaning chemicals, including corrosives such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide containing products, employees were not provided training on how to read labels and material safety data sheets, including the numerical system for health and physical hazards.     Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation(s).