OSHA Inspection: COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.

Issued

Feb 27, 2014

Abate by

Apr 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): the employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.    a.) Community Action, Inc. - On or about January 9, 2014, employees were exposed to various materials including, but not limited to, caulking, foam insulation, and paints when performing weatherization procedures on residential houses.

Issued

Feb 27, 2014

Abate by

Apr 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.  a.) Community Action, Inc. - On or about January 9, 2014, employees were exposed to various materials including, but not limited to, caulking, foam insulation, and paints when performing weatherization procedures on residential houses.

Issued

Feb 27, 2014

Abate by

Aug 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): The employer did not initially determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level.      a.) Community Action, Inc. - On or about January 9, 2014, employees who perform weatherization activities on residential houses were potentially exposed to paint containing lead on window and door trim and surfaces.

Issued

Feb 27, 2014

Abate by

Apr 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:   a.) Community Action - employees that performed weatherization duties, including but not limited to, sanding windowsills and door frames, were provided 3M brand tight-fitting, half-face respirators with P100 filters.  Employees were not provided fit testing prior to use of the respirators.