OSHA Inspection: VISION PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $100 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0560

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iv): Have a tag containing the most recent change date and the signature of the person authorized by the employer to perform the change. The tag shall be maintained at the compressor.    a.  On or about July 25, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting paint removal operations on steel coated with lead paint, the employer did not have a tag on the air filter indicating the most recent change date and the signature of the authorized person, thereby exposing employees to carbon monoxide hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.51(a)(1): An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided in all places of employment.   a.  On or about June 28, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were not provided an adequate amount of drinking water, thereby exposing employees to heat stroke hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $100 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(8)(i): The employer must, as soon as possible but no later than 5 working days after the receipt of the results of any monitoring performed under this section, notify each affected employee of these results either individually in writing or by posting the results in an appropriate location that is accessible to employees.     a.  On or about June 26, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting sandblasting, needle gun, and wire brush operations on materials coated with lead based paint.  The employer failed to notify employees of the air monitoring results, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(ii):  The employer did not provide gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets:  a.  On or about June 28, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting sandblasting operations on steel coated with lead based paint.  The employer did not provide shoes or disposable shoe covers, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(2)(iv): The employer shall assure that all protective clothing is removed at the completion of a work shift only in change areas provided for that purpose as prescribed in paragraph (i)(2) of this section.   a.  On or about June 28, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting sandblasting operations on steel coat with lead based paint.  The employer failed to ensure protective clothing was removed in change areas, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(h)(1): "All surfaces shall be maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead".   a.  On or about June 26, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not maintain all surfaces as free as practicable of accumulations of lead dust including but not limited to the change area and eating area, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(1): The employer did not ensure that food or beverage was not present or consumed, tobacco products were not present or used, and/or cosmetics were not applied in areas where employees were exposed to lead above the Permissible Exposure Level without regard to the use of respirators:  a.  On or about June 26 through June 28, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting lead paint removal operations.  The employer did not ensure food, beverage and tobacco products were not present or used in the work area, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(i): The employer shall provide clean change areas for employees whose airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL, and as interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, without regard to the use of respirators.    a.  On or about June 26 through June 28, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting paint removal operations on steel coated with lead based paint.  Employees were not provided with clean change areas, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(ii): The employer shall assure that change areas are equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes which prevent cross-contamination.   a.  On or about June 26 through June 28, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting paint removal operations on steel coated with lead based paint, the employer did not ensure the change areas were equipped with separate storage facilities, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(3)(ii): The employer shall assure, where shower facilities are available, that employees shower at the end of the work shift and shall provide an adequate supply of cleansing agents and towels for use by affected employees.    a.  On or about June 26 through June 28, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting paint removal operations on steel coated with lead based paint.  The employer failed to ensure that employees showered at the end of the work shift, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(j)(2)(i)(A): For each employee covered under paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section, at least every 2 months for the first 6 months and every 6 months thereafter;  a.  On or about June 26 through June 28, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting paint removal operations on steel coated with lead based paint.  The employer did not conduct biological monitoring every 2 months, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

Nov 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(j)(2)(iv)(A): Within five working days after the receipt of biological monitoring results, the employer shall notify each employee in writing of his or her blood lead level;     a.  On or about June 26 through June 28, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting paint removal operations on steel coated with lead based paint.  The employer did not provide notification to employes of his or her blood lead level, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.       a. On or about June 26, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee performing painting operations from a train platform was exposed to a fall, of six (6') feet three (2") inches, created by the presence of unprotected sides.