OSHA Inspection: CANADY CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations:    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On and prior to 11/8/12, Canady Construction Inc did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  One employee sanded doors containing lead paint.  The employee was required to wear a filtering facepiece respirator.  The employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program.  This condition exposed the employee to a lead hazard.    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On and prior to 11/8/12, Canady Construction Inc did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  Employees performed demolition activities.  Employees were required to wear filtering facepiece respirators when performing tasks that generated dust.  The employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program.  This condition exposed employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested, or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On and prior to 11/8/12, Canady Construction Inc did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested, or required to use the respirator in the workplace.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  One employee sanded doors containing lead paint.  The employee was required to wear a filtering facepiece respirator.  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation.  This condition exposed the employee to a lead hazard.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter:    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On and prior to 11/8/12, Canady Construction Inc did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  One employee sanded doors containing lead paint.  The employee was required to wear a filtering facepiece respirator.  The employer did not ensure that the employee was fit tested.  This condition exposed the employee to a lead hazard.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective, comprehensive, understandable, annual respirator training to employees who are required to use respirators:    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On and prior to 11/8/12, Canady Construction Inc did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  One employee sanded doors containing lead paint.  The employee was required to wear a filtering facepiece respirator.  The employer did not provide annual comprehensive respiratory protection training.  This condition exposed the employee to a lead hazard.    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On and prior to 11/8/12, Canady Construction Inc did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  Employees performed demolition activities.  Employees were required to wear filtering facepiece respirators when performing tasks that generated dust.  The employer did not provide annual comprehensive respiratory protection training.  This condition exposed employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:                                                                                                     Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On or about 11/1/12, Canady Construction Inc did not ensure that an initial determination was made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  One employee sanded doors containing lead paint.  The content of the lead within the paint was determined to be 86.8% to 96.8%.  The employer did not determine if the employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level.  This condition exposed the employee to a lead hazard.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 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):    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On or about 11/1/12, Canady Construction Inc did not provide employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i) with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  One employee sanded doors containing lead paint.  The content of the lead within the paint was determined to be 86.8% to 96.8%.  The employer did not determine if the employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level.  The employer did not provide the employee with personal protective clothing and equipment.  This condition exposed the employee to a lead hazard.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 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):    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On or about 11/1/12, Canady Construction Inc did not provide employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i) with a change area until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  One employee sanded doors containing lead paint.  The content of the lead within the paint was determined to be 86.8% to 96.8%.  The employer did not determine if the employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level.  The employer did not provide the employee with a change area.  This condition exposed the employee to a lead hazard.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(D):  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 employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) with hand washing facilities in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(i)(5):    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On or about 11/1/12, Canady Construction Inc did not provide employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i) with handwashing facilities until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  One employee sanded doors containing lead paint.  The content of the lead within the paint was determined to be 86.8% to 96.8%.  The employer did not determine if the employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level.  The employer did not provide the employee with handwashing facilities.  This condition exposed the employee to a lead hazard.

Issued

Dec 17, 2012

Abate by

Jan 19, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F):  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 employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) with training as required under sections 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i) and (l)(2)(ii)(C) and 29 CFR 1926.21:    Canady Construction Inc, at 130 Vine Street, Denver, CO: On or about 11/1/12, Canady Construction Inc did not provide employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i) with training as required under sections 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i) and (l)(2)(ii)(C) and 29 CFR 1926.21 until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure.  Employees performed carpentry work while remodeling a home.  One employee sanded doors containing lead paint.  The content of the lead within the paint was determined to be 86.8% to 96.8%.  The employer did not determine if the employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level.  The employer did not provide the employee with training as required under sections 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i) and (l)(2)(ii)(C) and 29 CFR 1926.21.  This condition exposed the employee to a lead hazard.