OSHA Inspection: PANTHERA PAINTING, INC.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $1,925 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(h)(4): Where vacuuming methods are selected, the vacuums are not equipped with HEPA filters and/or are not used and emptied in a manner which minimizes the reentry of lead into the workplace:    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide a HEPA vacuum for employees to use for decontamination.  This violation was most recently noted during a period from approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide a HEPA vacuum for employees.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that HEPA vacuums are provided.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0490

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1127(k)(4): HEPA-filtered vacuuming equipment or equally effective filtration methods are not used for vacuuming:    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide a HEPA vacuum for employees to use for decontamination.  This violation was most recently noted during a period from approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide a HEPA vacuum for employees. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that HEPA vacuums are provided.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,155 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590Z100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training does not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:  (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    (a)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide training on the hazards of the chemical(s) for each employee.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide training on the hazards of the "Zinc Clad" coating to a Blaster employee.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide training on the hazards of the chemicals to each employee, including but not limited to employees using the "Zinc Clad".       (b)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide training on the hazards of the chemical(s) for each employee.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide training on the hazards of the "Zinc Clad" coating and New Age Media to a Blaster employee.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide training on the hazards of the chemicals to each employee, including but not limited to employees using the Zinc Clad and New Age Media.       (c)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide training on the hazards of the chemical(s) for each employee.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide training on the hazards of the New Age Media to a Vacuum Grit employee.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide training on the hazards of the chemicals to each employee, including but not limited to employees using the New Age Media.       (d)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide training on the hazards of the chemical(s) for each employee.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide training on the hazards of the New Age Media to a Painter employee.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide training on the hazards of the chemicals to each employee, including but not limited to employees using the New Age Media.       (e)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide training on the hazards of the chemical(s) for each employee.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide training on the hazards of the New Age Media to a Painter employee.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide training on the hazards of the chemicals to each employee, including but not limited to employees using the New Age Media.       (f)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide training on the hazards of the chemical(s) for each employee.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide training on the hazards of the Zinc Clad to a Painter employee.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide training on the hazards of the chemicals to each employee, including but not limited to employees using the Zinc Clad.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $53,900 · Current $28,950 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(c)(1): The employer does not ensure that employees are not exposed to lead at concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air (50 ug/m(3)) averaged over an eight-hour period:    (a)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not ensure that a Blaster employee is not exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit.  This violation was most recently noted during a period from approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the Blaster employee was exposed to lead at an eight (8) hour time-weighted average (TWA) level of 0.25 mg/M3, approximately 5 times the permissible exposure limit of 0.05 mg/M3.   The exposure level was derived from one sample collected over a 116 minute period.  Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 364 minutes. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites,  the employer must ensure that administrative and engineering controls are effective and utilized to reduce employee exposure.       (b) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not ensure that a Blaster employee is not exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit.  This violation was most recently noted during a period from approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the Blaster employee was exposed to lead at an eight (8) hour time-weighted average (TWA) level of 0.06 mg/M3, approximately 1.2 times the permissible exposure limit of 0.05 mg/M3.   The exposure level was derived from one sample collected over a 119 minute period.  Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of 361 minutes. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that administrative and engineering controls are effective and utilized to reduce employee exposure.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(3)(ii): The employer does not assure, where shower facilities are available, that employees shower at the end of the work shift and are provided with an adequate supply of cleansing agents and towels for use by the affected employees:    (a)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not assure that employees who are exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit shower at the end of the workshift.  This violation was most recently noted during a period from approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not assure that employees who were exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit showered at the end of the workshift. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that employees who are exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit shower at the end of the workday before leaving the work site.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $53,900 · Current $26,950 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): The employer does not initially determine if any employee is exposed to lead at or above the action level:    (a)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not conduct initial monitoring for each employee to determine if they are exposed to lead at or above the action level for lead.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not conduct initial air monitoring for employees performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement on the bridge, including but not limited to moving containment. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must conduct initial air monitorig for each employee, including but not limited to employees performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement, to determine if they are exposed to lead at or above the action level for lead.       (b)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not conduct initial monitoring for each employee to determine if they are exposed to lead at or above the action level for lead.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not conduct initial air monitoring for employees performing power tool cleaning, including but not limited to, using needle guns, grinders and chisels to remove lead paint.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must conduct initial air monitorig for each employee, including but not limited to employees performing power tool cleaning, to determine if they are exposed to lead at or above the action level for lead.       (c)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not conduct initial monitoring for each employee to determine if they are exposed to lead at or above the action level for lead.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not conduct initial air monitoring for employees performing cleanup of dry expendable abrasives, including but not limited to "blowing down" inside the containment and shoveling the lead contaminated grit from the soil. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must conduct initial air monitoring for each employee, including but not limited to employees performing cleanup of dry expendable abrasives, to determine if they are exposed to lead at or above the action level for lead.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A): The employer does not provide appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section for employees performing tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iv):    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide a respirator to employee(s) performing cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives is used.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide respirators to employee(s) performing cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives had been used, including but not limited to using a shovel to remove contaminated grit from soil and blowing down inside of the containment. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure respirators are provided to employee(s) performing cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives are used.       (b) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide a respirator to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide respirators to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure respirators are provided to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement.       (c) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide a respirator to employee(s) performing power tool cleaning.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide respirators to employee(s) performing power tool cleaning, including but not limited to using a needlegun to remove lead paint.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure respirators are provided to employee(s) performing power tool cleaning.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B): The employer does not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section for employees performing tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iv):    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide protective clothing to employee(s) performing cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives is used.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide protective clothing to employee(s) performing cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives had been used, including but not limited to using a shovel to remove contaminated grit from soil and blowing down inside of the containment.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure protective clothing is provided to employee(s) performing cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives are used.      (b) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide protective clothing to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide protective clothing to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure protective clothing is provided to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement       (c) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide protective clothing to employee(s) performing power tool cleaning.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide protective clothing to employee(s) performing power tool cleaning, including but not limited to using a grinder, chisel and needle gun to remove lead paint.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure protective clothing is provided to employee(s) performing power tool cleaning.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E): The employer did not provide biological monitoring in accordance with paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section, to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels for employees performing tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iv):    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide biological monitoring to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement and the cleanup of dry expendable abrasives.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide biological monitoring to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement and cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives had been used, including but not limited to using a shovel to remove contaminated grit from soil.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure biological monitoring is provided to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement and cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives are used.       Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F): The employer does not provide training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard Communication; training as required under paragraph (1)(2)(iii) of this section, regarding use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, Safety training and education, for employees performing tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iv):    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide lead training to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide lead training to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure lead training is provided to employee(s) performing abrasive blasting enclosure movement.       (b) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide lead and respirator training to employee(s) performing power tool cleaning.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide lead and respirator training to employee(s) performing power tool cleaning, including but not limited to using a grinder and chisel to remove lead paint.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure lead and respirator training is provided to employee(s) performing power tool cleaning.    (c) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide lead training to employee(s) performing the cleanup of expendable abrasives.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide lead training to employee(s) performing cleanup of expendable abrasives, including but not limited to using a shovel to remove contaminated grit. To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure lead training is provided to employee(s) performing the cleanup of expendable abrasives    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $42,350 · Current $21,175 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(j)(2)(iv)(A): Within five working days after the receipt of biological monitoring results, the employer shall notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level:    (a)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Blaster employee in writing within five working days of his blood lead level.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.      (b)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012October 3, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Rigger employee in writing within five working days of his blood lead level.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.     (c)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Rigger employee in writing within five working days of his blood lead level.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.     (d)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Vacuum Grit employee in writing within five working days of his blood lead level.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.     (e)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Painter employee in writing within five working days of his blood lead level.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.     (f)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Project Manager employee in writing within five working days of his blood lead level.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.     (g)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Foreman employee in writing within five working days of his blood lead level.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.     (h)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Rigger employee in writing within five working days of his blood lead level.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level within five working days.     Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $5,390 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9130

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer does not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:     (a)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to a Painter employee before he wore his respirator at the worksite.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide medical evaluations to each employee to determine their ability to use a respirator.        (b)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to a Blaster employee before he wore his respirator at the worksite.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide medical evaluations to each employee to determine their ability to use a respirator.    PANTHERA PAINTING INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.134(E)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241704, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 18, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 10, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT INTERSTATE 81, GEORGE WADE BRIDGE, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer does not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter:    (a)  Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not ensure that each employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator and whenever a different facepiece is used.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not ensure that a Painter employee was provided with initial fit testing for a fullface respirator before he was required to wear the respirator at the worksite.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide fit testing prior to initial use of the respirator and whenever a different respirator facepiece is used.     (b) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not ensure that each employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator and whenever a different facepiece is used.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not ensure that a Blaster employee was provided with initial fit testing for a fullface respirator before he was required to wear the respirator at the worksite.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide fit testing prior to initial use of the respirator and whenever a different respirator facepiece is used.       (c) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not ensure that each employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator and whenever a different facepiece is used.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not ensure that a Blaster employee was provided with initial fit testing for both a fullface and half mask respirator before he was required to wear the respirators at the worksite.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must provide fit testing prior to initial use of the respirator and whenever a different respirator facepiece is used.       PANTHERA PAINTING INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.134(F)(2), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241704, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 19, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 10, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT INTERSTATE 81, GEORGE WADE BRIDGE, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $5,390 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(8)(i): The employer does not notify each affected employee of the results of monitoring performed under 29 CFR 1926.62, either individually in writing or by posting the results in an appropriate location that is accessible to employees, as soon as possible but no later than 5 working days after the receipt of these results:    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each affected employee of the results from lead exposure monitoring within 5 working days after the receipt of these results.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Foreman employee of the results from his lead exposure monitoring conducted on July 25, 2012.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that employees are notified of the lead exposure monitoring within 5 working days after the receipt of these results.      (b) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each affected employee of the results from lead exposure monitoring within 5 working days after the receipt of these results.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Vacuum Grit employee of the results from his lead exposure monitoring conducted on October 18, 2012.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that employees are notified of the lead exposure monitoring within 5 working days after the receipt of these results.     (c) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not notify each affected employee of the results from lead exposure monitoring within 5 working days after the receipt of these results.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not notify a Blaster employee of the results from his lead exposure monitoring conducted on October 18, 2012.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that employees are notified of the lead exposure monitoring within 5 working days after the receipt of these results.       PANTHERA PAINTING INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.62(D)(8)(I), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241704, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 5, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 10, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT INTERSTATE 81, GEORGE WADE BRIDGE, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,080 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i): The employer does 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 on any day to lead at or above the action level:    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does 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 on any day to lead at or above the action level.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide the initial medial surveillance to a Blaster employee.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that employees are provided with initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.      (b) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does 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 on any day to lead at or above the action level.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide the initial medial surveillance to a Blaster employee.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that employees are provided with initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.       (c) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does 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 on any day to lead at or above the action level.  This violation was most recently noted during the period of approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide the initial medial surveillance to a Vacuum Grit employee.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that employees are provided with initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.      PANTHERA PAINTING INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.62(J)(1)(I), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241704, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 12, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 10, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT INTERSTATE 81, GEORGE WADE BRIDGE, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(j)(2)(i)(A): The employer does not make available biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels to each employee covered under 29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(ii), at least every 2 months for the first 6 months and every 6 months thereafter:    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not ensure that biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels for each employee are performed at required intervals.  This violation was most recently noted during a period from approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a job site on Interstate Route 81 section 12 on the George Wade Bridge site in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, where the employer did not provide biological monitoring in the form of blood lead sampling and analysis every two months for the first 6 months for an employee working as a Painter.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels are performed for each employee covered under 29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(ii), at least every 2 months for the first 6 months and every 6 months thereafter.    PANTHERA PAINTING INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.62(J)(2)(I)(A), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241704, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 13, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 10, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT INTERSTATE 81, GEORGE WADE BRIDGE, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,540 · Current $770 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3): A company executive does not certify that he or she has examined the OSHA 300 Log:    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not ensure that a company executive certifies the OSHA 300 log.  This violation was most recently noted during a period from approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a job site on Interstate Route 81 section 12 on the George Wade Bridge site in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, where a company executive did not certify the 2010 OSHA 300A annual summary to ensure that the entries were complete and accurate.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the company executive shall examine and certify the 300 logs by signinging and dating the form.    (b) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not ensure that a company executive certifies the OSHA 300 log.  This violation was most recently noted during a period from approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a job site on Interstate Route 81 section 12 on the George Wade Bridge site in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, where a company executive did not certify the 2011 OSHA 300A annual summary to ensure that the entries were complete and accurate.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the company executive shall examine and certify the 300 logs by signinging and dating the form.    PANTHERA PAINTING INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1904.32(B)(3), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241704, CITATION NUMBER 3, ITEM NUMBER 4, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 10, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT INTERSTATE 81, GEORGE WADE BRIDGE, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $154 · Current $80 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(ii): The written compliance program does not include at least the following information contained in paragraphs 29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(ii)(A) through 1926(e)(2)(ii)(I):    (a) Panthera Painting, Inc. - The employer does not ensure that the company's written lead compliance plan contains all of the required information.  This violation was most recently noted during a period from approximately July 25, 2012 through December 17, 2012 at a jobsite on Route 81 on the George Wade Bridge Site in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where the employer did not ensure that the Lead Health and Safety Plan included air monitoring data which documented the source of the lead emissions.  To abate this violation, and at all future worksites, the employer must ensure that the Lead Health and Safety plan includes air monitoring data that documents the source of the lead emissions.     PANTHERA PAINTING INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1926.62(E)(2)(II), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314241704, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2B, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON DECEMBER 10, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT INTERSTATE 81, GEORGE WADE BRIDGE, HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.    Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification and documentation, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.