OSHA Inspection: J & J FLOOR CARE, INC.

Issued

Jan 23, 2014

Abate by

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $612 Reduced

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:  On or about July 25, 2013, the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program for employees engaged in restoration work activities, exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution (Phenol 1.56%, Sodium Phenate 0.06%).

Issued

Jan 23, 2014

Abate by

Mar 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), (2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  On or about July 25, 2013, employees engaged in restoration work activities, exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution (Phenol 1.56%, Sodium Phenate 0.06%) were not provided information and training at the time of initial assignment on the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h), on work operations where hazardous chemicals are present, and the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, the list of hazardous chemicals and material safety data sheets.  In addition, employee(s) were not provided training on the methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area, physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area, the measures the employees could take to protect themselves, and an explanation of material safety data sheets/safety data sheets, i.e., how to use the information provided on material safety data sheets/safety data sheets.

Issued

Jan 23, 2014

Abate by

Feb 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(2)(i): The employer with a work operation covered by the asbestos standard did not ensure that a "competent person" conducted an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of the operation to ascertain expected exposures during that operation or workplace:  On or about July 25, 2013, the employer did not ensure that exposure assessments were conducted on restoration jobs where employees would be removing damaged building materials that were Presumed Asbestos Containing Materials (PACM).