OSHA Inspection: NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER

Issued

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): 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 chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets:    (a) At the worksite; employees were not provided with information and training on asbestos; on or about 3/28/14.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $3500.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(ii)(B): Employees performed asbestos work and employers of employees who work in adjacent areas did not inform employees:     (a) At the worksite; Employees were not provided with information and the measures taken to protect onsite employees, on or about 3/28/14.    Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.