OSHA Inspection: DUNBAR MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Issued

2013-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  (a) On or about May 7, 2013, at the VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, on the 3rd floor OR Ventilation Project, employees were exposed to hazardous materials (compressed oxygen and acetylene gases) covered by the Hazard Communication Standard and the employer did not maintain a copy of the written hazard communication program at the worksite.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet.  a) On or about May 7, 2013, at the VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, on the 3rd Floor OR Project, employees were exposed to hazardous materials (compressed oxygen and acetylene gases used for cutting ventilation duct work) covered by the hazardous communication standard and did not have access to a list of hazardous materials used on the work site.  Without proper information on hazardous materials, employees could mis-handle hazardous materials and expose themselves to allergic reactions, skin, and respiratory irritations.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2013-06-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not ensure that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).  a) On or about May 7, 2013, at the VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, 3rd Floor OR Project, employees were exposed to compressed oxygen and acetylene gases (used for cutting ventilation ductwork) and did not have immediate access to Material Safety Data Sheets for these materials.  Without proper information on hazardous materials, employees could mis-handle materials and expose themselves to minor burns, allergic reactions, and various irritations both internal and external.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).