OSHA Inspection: PARKER-HOLSMAN CO.

Issued

2012-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i):  Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    a.  On or about July 12, 2012, in the basement/boiler room of 5551 S. Kimbark Ave.,  Chicago, IL the electrical junction box above the circuit breakers was uncovered and had exposed live electrical parts.  The employees were exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.     b.  On or about July 12, 2012, in the basement/boiler room of 5551 S. Kimbark Ave.,  Chicago, IL the electrical junction box above the door was uncovered and had exposed live electrical parts.  The employees were exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

2012-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9954

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(v):  The building or facility owner did not post, at the entrance to a mechanical room or area in which employees reasonably could be expected to enter and which contained ACM and/or PACM, a sign which identified the material which is present, its location and the appropriate work practices:      a.  On or about July 12, 2012,  in the basement(s)/ boiler rooms of building 5543 - 5559 S. Kimbark Ave. , Chicago, IL,  the building or facility owner did not post at the entrance to the basement(s) / boiler rooms which contained asbestos containing materials a sign which identified the material which was present,  its location and the appropriate work practices.  Thermal system insulation and ceiling materials contained 20% chrysotile asbestos.

Issued

2012-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9954

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1):  All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of ACM waste and debris and accompanying dust:    a.  On or about July 12, 2012,  in the basement(s)/ boiler room of building 5551 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL, friable thermal system insulation debris and friable ceiling material(s) debris contained 18 - 20% chrysotile asbestos.     b. On or about July 12, 2012,  in the basement(s)/ laundry room of building 5543 S. Kimbark Ave., Chicago, IL friable thermal system insulation debris contained 20% chrysotile asbestos.     Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with asbestos containing materials (ACM).

Issued

2012-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9954

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv):  The employer did not provide, at no cost to employee(s) who perform housekeeping operations in an area that contains ACM or PACM, an asbestos awareness training course, which shall 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 employee(s) who perform housekeeping work in areas where ACM and/or PACM was present, at least annually for each employee:    a.  On or about July 12, 2012,  in the basement(s) of building 5543 - 5559 S. Kimbark Ave. , Chicago, IL, building engineers / janitors were required to perform activities in areas which contained asbestos containing materials, analyzed to contain 18 - 20% chrysotile asbestos. The employees were not provided with asbestos awareness training, thereby, exposing employees to the hazards associated with asbestos.  The training shall contain the following elements:    1.  Health effects of asbestos.  2.  Locations of ACM and PACM in the building(s) / facility.   3.  Recognition of ACM and PACM damage and deterioration.   4.  Requirements of the standard relating to housekeeping.   5.  Proper response to fiber release episodes.

Issued

2012-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):  Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a.  On or about July 12, 2012,  in the basements of 5543 - 5559 S. Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL, each exit(s) was not marked by visible signs reading "EXIT", thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with fires and other emergencies.

Issued

2012-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8):  Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:    On or about July 12, 2012,   employees were exposed to floor holes which were not guarded by floor hole covers of standard strength and construction, thereby exposing employees to trip and fall hazards:    a.  Basement / boiler room of 5551 S. Kimbark Ave.,  Chicago, IL - approximately 9" x 6" x 5.5" floor drain floor hole    b.  Basement / laundry room of 5543 S. Kimbark Ave. Chicago, IL  - floor drain floor hole