OSHA Inspection: MET'S PLACE LLC

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): 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 (30 ug/m3) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA):  (a)  Worksite located at 224 Chandler St, Worcester MA: On or about 4/17/13, employees removing shingles which were covering peeling paint on the side of the building, and working among, and shoveling, dirt and debris containing the peeling paint, were exposed to paint particles containing 45% lead, and the employer had not done initial monitoring in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

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)  Worksite located at 224 Chandler St, Worcester MA:  On or about 4/17/13, employees removing shingles which were covering peeling paint on the side of the building, and shoveling dirt and debris containing the peeling paint, were exposed to paint particles containing 45% lead, and the employer had not provided respiratory protection in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

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), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(g):   (a)  Worksite located at 224 Chandler St, Worcester MA:   On or about 4/17/13, employees removing shingles which were covering peeling paint on the side of the building, and shoveling dirt and debris containing the peeling paint, were exposed to paint particles containing 45% lead, and the employer had not provided appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

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 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 change areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2):  (a)  Worksite located at 224 Chandler St, Worcester MA:   On or about 4/17/13, employees removing shingles which were covering peeling paint on the side of the building, and shoveling dirt and debris containing the peeling paint, were exposed to paint particles containing 45% lead, and the employer had not provided a change area in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

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 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 hand washing facilities in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(i)(5):   (a)  Worksite located at 224 Chandler St, Worcester MA:   On or about 4/17/13, employees removing shingles which were covering peeling paint on the side of the building, and shoveling dirt and debris containing the peeling paint, were exposed to paint particles containing 45% lead, and the employer had not provided hand washing facilities in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

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)  Worksite located at 224 Chandler St, Worcester MA:   On or about 4/17/13, employees removing shingles which were covering peeling paint on the side of the building, and shoveling dirt and debris containing the peeling paint, were exposed to paint particles containing 45% lead, and the employer had not provided biological monitoring in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

2013-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

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 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)  Worksite located at 224 Chandler St, Worcester MA: On or about 4/17/13, employees removing shingles which were covering peeling paint on the side of the building, and shoveling dirt and debris containing the peeling paint, were exposed to paint particles containing 45% lead, and the employer had not provided hazard communication training in accordance with this subpart.