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OSHA Inspection: SQUAREFOOT STAFFING - CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL GROUP

Unprogrammed Related inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related health inspection of SQUAREFOOT STAFFING - CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL GROUP in 238 ONTARIO STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14207 (NAICS 541612). OSHA activity number 338193212.

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Site address
238 ONTARIO STREET
City
BUFFALO
State
NY
ZIP
14207
Mailing
327 NIAGARA STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14201
Inspection type
Unprogrammed Related (G)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
541612
Employees
6
Ownership type
A

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1926.62 D02 V A

Other-than-serious 6 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1440.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A): 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 to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(f):    a.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.       b.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection trainingor a current fit test (within 1 year). The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.      c.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training, medical, or a fit test. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.     d.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/5/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.     e.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/7/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training, a medical evaluation and/or a fit test. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.     f.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/7/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training and a fit test. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $1440

1926.62 F02 I

Other-than-serious 6 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1926.62(f)(2)(i):      The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to use a respirator:      a.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.       b.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection trainingor a current fit test (within 1 year). The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.      c.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training, medical, or a fit test. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.     d.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/5/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.     e.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/7/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training, a medical evaluation and/or a fit test. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.     f.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/7/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received respiratory protection training and a fit test. The employer has not fully implemented a respiratory protection program in accordance with 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to wear a respirator.     NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1926.62 D02 V E

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1440.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E): 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 to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with biological monitoring in accordance with 1926.62(j)(1)(i), to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels:    a.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring being analyzed, had not received update/initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees, considered by their job task, to be occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level.     b.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees, considered by their job task, to be occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level.     c.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/7/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received updated/initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees, considered by their job task, to be  occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level.    d.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/7/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received updated/initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees, considered by their job task, to be  occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level.      NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1000
  • — Z (S) $1440

1926.62 J01 I

Serious Gravity 5 4 instances 4 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i):    The employer did 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.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring being analyzed, had not received update/initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees, considered by their job task, to be occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level.    b.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 11/26/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees, considered by their job task, to be occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level.   c.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/7/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received updated/initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees, considered by their job task, to be  occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level.  d.) 238 Ontario Street 3rd Floor - On or about 12/7/12, a temporary employee performing demoing in areas with lead paint prior to personal lead monitoring was analyzed, had not received updated/initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees, considered by their job task, to be  occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1926.62 D02 V F

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1440.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592

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 to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with training as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i) regarding 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard Communication:  a) 238 Ontario Street - on or about 1/9/13, and prior, the employer, prior to performing an exposure assessment as required under CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, did not provide employees with hazard communication training for hazards associated with lead as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1) for each of three (3) temporary employees who were subject to lead exposure.  These employees were performing demoing in areas with lead paint which is a covered task, prior to personal lead monitoring being analyzed.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $1440

1926.62 L01 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i): The employer did not communicate information concerning lead hazards according to requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard for the construction industry, 29 CFR §1926.59.   a) 238 Ontario Street - on or about 1/9/13, and prior, the employer, prior to performing an exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined acutal employee exposure, did not provide employees with hazard communication training for hazards associated with lead as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1) for each of three (3) temporary employees who were subject to lead exposure.  These employees were performing demoing in areas with lead paint which is a covered task, prior to personal lead monitoring being analyzed.    NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

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