OSHA Inspection: SILVERSTONE PROPERTY GROUP

Issued

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) Silverstone Property Group, 247 East 28 Street, New York NY    On or about 08/07/12,    Employees are required to perform cleaning and maintenance operations throughout the facility during construction activities. During such operations workers are exposed to dust, debris and overhead hazards which require the use of personal protective equipment.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section was not visually inspected monthly.    a) Silverstone Property Group, 247 East 28 Street, New York NY    On or about 08/07/12,    The employer did not ensure that installed portable fire extinguishers were visually inspected on a monthly basis.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rams of stationary compactors:    a) Silverstone Property Group, 247 East 28 Street, New York NY    On or about 08/07/12,    A stationary trash compactor was operated with an access door to the loading chamber opened.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(iii): Building and facility owners did not inform employers of employees, and 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) Silverstone Property Group, 247 East 28 Street, New York NY    On or about 08/07/12,    The porter, superintendent and helper are responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on and around surfaces including floors, and pipes. The building/facility owner did not inform employees who perform housekeeping activities of the presence and location of asbestos containing material which may be contacted during the course of their work.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 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 shall be so trained at least once a year.    a) Silverstone Property Group, 247 East 28 Street, New York NY    On or about 08/07/12,    The porter, superintendent and helper are responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on and around surfaces including floors, and pipes. The building/facility owner did not provide employees who are potentially exposed with an asbestos awareness training course.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $1200.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Silverstone Property Group, 247 East 28 Street, New York NY    On or about 08/07/12,    Employees performing cleaning and maintenance operation were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to bleach and boiler fluids, paints and various building maintenance materials.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical which they used:    a) Silverstone Property Group, 247 East 28 Street, New York NY    On or about 08/07/12,    Material safety data sheets were not available for bleach, boiler fluids and paints used by the building superintendent during cleaning and maintenance operations.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2013-01-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a) Silverstone Property Group, 247 East 28 Street, New York NY    On or about 08/07/12,    The porters, helpers and superintend used hazardous chemicals including bleach, boiler fluids, and paints during cleaning and maintenance operations.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.