OSHA Inspection: MERRICK PARK GARDEN COOPERATIVE APARTMENTS.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    a) On or about April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433                  Employer allowed their employee to work in a permit required confined space without a proper assessment. This     condition exposed employee to sewer gasses, and potentially exposed them to natural gas from leaking supply lines.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATIN IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:  a) On or about  April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433                The Employer failed to provide training for employee who was required to work in a permit required confined   space. Employee was unable to identify the hazards of working in a confined space, such as exposure to sewer gases, and  natural gas.      WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved or conditions of use and location:           a) On or about  April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433                  The Employer permitted the use of a flexible cord set as permanent wiring between two lighting fixtures within the maintenance     office.     WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):    a) On or about  April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433                The Employer failed to provide a written hazard communication program for employees using chemicals. These chemicals include,   but are not limited to, assorted paint, paint thinner, kerosene, and foam sealant.   WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  a)    On or about  April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433                The Employer failed to maintain Safety Data Sheets/ MSDS as appropriate for chemicals provided to their employees. These   chemicals include, but are not limited to, assorted paint, paint thinner, kerosene, and foam sealant.   WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 14, 2014

Abate by

Jul 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   a)    On or about  April 29, 2014-Job site at 109-14 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433                The Employer failed to provide training to its employees about the hazardous chemicals they may come in contact with at the  workplace. These chemicals include, but are not limited to, assorted paints, paint thinner, kerosene, and foam sealant.   WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.