OSHA Inspection: KEAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  a) Worksite located at 40 Shore Drive Kings Park, NY - employees are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to spray foam containing polyurethane and Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate, while onsite and were not provided with a written hazard communication program; on or about 12/4/13.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.     ABATEMENT NOTE:  The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following  program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:      a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:            Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer,            importer or other responsible party;       b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in            the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the            employer's written Hazard Communication Program;       c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            to all employee(s) on all shifts.       d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:            Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical             and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.            The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such            as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.           The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;       e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program            and       f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must            be made available upon request.

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s): (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  a) Worksite located at 40 Shore Drive Kings Park, NY - employees are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to spray foam containing polyurethane and Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate, while onsite and were not provided with safety data sheets (formerly known as material safety data sheets for the chemical being sprayed; on or about 12/4/13.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-06-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59):  a) Worksite located at 40 Shore Drive Kings Park, NY - employees are exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to spray foam containing polyurethane and Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate, while onsite and were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 12/4/13.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.