OSHA Inspection: GLOBAL BUILDERS INC.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): Each employer who has a workplace or operation covered by this standard shall initially determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level.  a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not collect personal samples to determine employee(s) exposure to lead, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section:      a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  Employees in the work area were not provided or required to wear appropriate respiratory protection, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with lead.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(f)(1): General. For employees who use respirators required by this section, the employer must provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complies with the requirements of this paragraph. Respirators must be used during:  a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  Employees in the work area were not provided or required to wear appropriate respiratory protection, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with lead.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(f)(2)(i): The employer must implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with �� 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m), which covers each employee required by this section to use a respirator.    a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer failed to implement a respiratory protection program which included, but was not limited to proper fit testing, maintenance, and training, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B):  Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section.   a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not assure appropriate protective work clothing was provided and used, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1): "Provision and use". Where an employee is exposed to lead above the PEL without regard to the use of respirators, where employees are exposed to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g. lead arsenate, lead azide), and as interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, the employer shall provide at no cost to the employee and assure that the employee uses appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevents contamination of the employee and the employee's garments such as, but not limited to:   a.   On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not assure appropriate protective work clothing was provided and used, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(ii): "Provision and use". Where an employee is exposed to lead above the PEL without regard to the use of respirators, where employees are exposed to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g. lead arsenate, lead azide), and as interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, the employer shall provide at no cost to the employee and assure that the employee uses; gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets;   a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not assure appropriate gloves and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets was provided and used, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C): The employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iv) of this section interim protection such as change areas in accordance with paragraph (i)(2) of this section:      a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint and the employer did not provide appropriate change areas,  thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(i): The employer shall provide clean change areas for employees whose airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL, and as interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, without regard to the use of respirators.   a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint and the employer did not provide appropriate change areas,  thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(D): The employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iv) of this section interim protection such as hand washing facilities in accordance with paragraph (i)(5) of this section.   a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not provide a hand washing station, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(5)(i): The employer shall provide adequate handwashing facilities for use by employees exposed to lead in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.51(f).   a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not provide a hand washing station, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E):  The employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iv) of this section biological monitoring in accordance with paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section, to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels:      a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not assure biological monitoring was made available, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Dec 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i): The employer shall make available initial medical surveillance to employees occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level. Initial medical surveillance consists of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.    a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not assure biological monitoring was made available, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F): Training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard Communication; training as required under paragraph (1)(2)(iii) of this section, regarding use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, Safety training and education.   a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not provide training on hazard communication, which included lead and respiratory protection training, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(ii): The employer shall train each employee who is subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level on any day, or who is subject to exposure to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g., lead arsenate, lead azide), in accordance with the requirements of this section. The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.    a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not provide training on hazard communication, which included lead and respiratory protection training, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(i): Prior to commencement of the job each employer shall establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with paragraph (c) of this section.  a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program which included but was not limited to, operating procedures, engineering controls, work practices, and regular inspection(s) of the jobsite thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(h)(3): Shoveling, dry or wet sweeping, and brushing may be used only where vacuuming or other equally effective methods have been tried and found not to be effective.  a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  The employer provided brooms and shovels for sweeping the lead contaminated materials when vacuuming and/or other equally effective measures were not used thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii): Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.    a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  Employees were exposed to numerous tripping and stepping hazards when floor holes existed throughout the walking and working surfaces in the building.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.850(a): Prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations, an engineering survey shall be made, by a competent person, of the structure to determine the condition of the framing, floors, and walls, and possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure. Any adjacent structure where employees may be exposed shall also be similarly checked. The employer shall have in writing evidence that such a survey has been performed.  a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building containing lead based paint.  Prior to starting the work, the employer failed to have a competent person conduct an engineering survey to assess the condition of the building and the possibility of an unplanned collapse of the structure.  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards when various areas of the facility had damaged ceilings and had already collapsed.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1)(ii): The employer shall include asbestos in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of asbestos and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraphs (k)(9) and (10) of this section. The employer shall provide information on at least the following hazards: Cancer and lung effects.  a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building which contained PACM and/or ACM troweled on surfacing materials.  The employer failed to train employees of the hazards associated with ACM exposure including, but not limited to cancer and lung effects thereby exposing employees to asbestos hazards.

Issued

Sep 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(i): Before work in areas containing ACM and PACM is begun; employers shall identify the presence, location, and quantity of ACM, and/or PACM therein pursuant to paragraph (k)(1) of this section.  a.  On or about April 22, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting manual demolition of structures in a building which contained PACM and/or ACM troweled on surfacing materials.  The employer failed to determine the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing materials prior to assigning employees to work in the building.