OSHA Inspection: GREENWAY MEWS REALTY

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): As referenced in 1926.103:  A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:      a)  Employees working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint removal operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. Employees were provided with, and required to wear, MSA half face tight- fitting respirators with organic vapor cartridges, and 3M N95 respirators. The employer did not have a written respiratory protection program on or about April 5, 2013.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER  IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT  DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): As referenced in 1926.103: 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:           a) Employees, working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint stripping operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. The employer did not provide medical evaluation to determine the employees' ability to wear, MSA half face tight-fitting respirators with organic vapor cartridges, and 3M N95 respirators. The condition was noted on or about April 5, 2013.     NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER  IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT  DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): As referenced in 1926.103: The employer did not provide effective training to employees required to wear respirators. The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:     a) Employees, working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint stripping operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. The employer did not provide effective training to employees required to wear, MSA half face tight-fitting respirators with organic vapor cartridges, and 3M N95 respirators. The condition was noted on or about April 5, 2013.     NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER  IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT  DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f): As referenced in 1926.103: The employee was required to use a respirator without being fit tested with the same make, model, style and size of respirator that was to be used:     a) Employees, working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint stripping operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. The employer did not fit tested employees required to wear, MSA half face tight-fitting respirators with organic vapor cartridges, and 3M N95 respirators. The condition was noted on or about April 5, 2013.       NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER  IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT  DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): As referenced in 1926.59:  Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    a)  Employees working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint removal operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. The employer did not have a written hazard communication program on or about April 5, 2013.     NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER  IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT  DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): As referenced in 1926.59: Employer did not have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.      a)  Employees working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint removal operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. The employer did not have material safety data sheets for such chemicals on or about April 5, 2013.       NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER  IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT  DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): As referenced in 1926.59: Employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.    a)  Employees working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint removal operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. The employer did not have training program for such chemicals on or about April 5, 2013.       NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER  IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT  DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1): Each employer who had a workplace or operation covered by 29 CFR 1926.62 did not initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (30ug/m3) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA):     a)  Employer, of employees working in staircase B, removing plaster from brick walls, brick grinding and paint removal operations,  did not performed exposure assessment to lead. The condition was noted on or about April 5, 2013.         NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY   DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT   CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS   VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(g): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.   a)  Employees working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint removal operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. Employees were not provided with eye wash facility.  The condition was noted on or about April 5, 2013.    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT  CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:     a)  Employees working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint removal operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. Employees were not provided with chemical  resistant aprons and gloves.  The condition was noted on or about April 5, 2013.        NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY     DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT    CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS   VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.     a)  Employees working in staircase B, during brick grinding and paint removal operations, used and were exposed to hazardous substances, including but not limited to, calcium hydroxide. sodium hydroxide, and magnesium hydroxide, contained in products such as: Peel Away. Employees were not provided with eye protection such as but not limited to chemical splash goggles and safety glasses.  The condition was noted on or about April 5, 2013.          NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY   DOCUMENTED IN THE CASEFILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT    CERTIFICATION NOR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS   VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.