OSHA Inspection: J & B BROTHERS

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In the workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or where respirators were required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures including the provisions (i)-(ix) of this section, as applicable:    (a) On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for a laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employer did not implement a worksite-specific respiratory protection program.    Abatement Note:    The Respiratory Protection Program shall include the following sections:    (1) Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;  (2) Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;  (3) Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;  (4) Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency  situations;  (5) Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing,  discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;  (6) Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-  supplying respirators (if used);  (7) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during  routine and emergency situations;  (8) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing  them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and  (9) Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a) On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for the laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employee was not provided a medical evaluation prior to being required to wear the respirator.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  The employer did not ensure that employees using tight fitting face piece respirators pass an appropriate qualitative or quantitative fit test prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.  (a)  On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for the laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employee was not fit tested, either qualitatively or quantitatively, prior to being required to use this respirator by the employer.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  (a) On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for a laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employer did not train employee on respiratory protection.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of what the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are: (Construction Reference 1926.103)   (a) On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for a laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employer did not train employee on respiratory protection.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of how to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions: Construction Reference 1926.103)  (a) On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for a laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employer did not train employee on respiratory protection.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iv): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of how to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  (a) On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for a laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employer did not train employee on respiratory protection.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(v): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of what the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  (a) On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for a laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employer did not train employee on respiratory protection.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(vi): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of how to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  (a) On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for a laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employer did not train employee on respiratory protection.

Issued

Mar 31, 2014

Abate by

May 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(vii): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of the general requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  (a) On or about 10/04/2013, at gym, for a laborer wearing a N95 respirator while sanding gym floor.  The employer did not train employee on respiratory protection.