OSHA Inspection: ROCKVILLE CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use (Construction Reference 1926.103):  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees who were required to wear North 6600-30L. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A): The employer did not select a respirator that meets or exceeds the required level of employee protection: (Construction Reference 1926.103)   (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, the employer failed to provide employees with respirators that met or exceeded employee permissible exposure limits. Employees wore 3M 6600-30L, negative pressure respirators, which had a protection factor of 10 and employees were exposed to lead dust at levels of up to 40 times the permissible exposure limit.  Employees were exposed to lead dust while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(f)(3)(i)(A): The employer did not select, and provide to employees, the appropriate respirators as specified in 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A):  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, the employer failed to provide employees with full facepiece respirators. Employees wore 3M 6600-30L, negative pressure respirators. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace (Construction Reference 1926.103):   (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to medically evaluate employees who were required to wear 3M 6600-30L, negative pressure respirators, prior to requiring its use.  Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

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: (Construction Reference 1926.103)   Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to fit test employees who were required to wear 3M 6600-30L, negative pressure respirators, prior to requiring its use. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:  (Construction Reference 1926.103)  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure that respirators worn by employees were cleaned and disinfected properly. A hose, located outside of building was supplied for employees to rinse their respirators. Warm water was not available. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to train employees who were required to wear 3M 6600-30L, negative pressure respirators, on the proper use, care, storage and respirator limitations prior to requiring respirator use. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained in the purpose, proper selection, fitting, use, and limitations of respirators:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, the employer failed to train each employee in the purpose, proper selection, fitting, use and limitations of respirators. Employees wore 3M 6600-30L, negative pressure respirators, which had a protection factor of 10. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(e)(2): Initial monitoring was not performed for each workplace, or work operation covered by 29 CFR 1910.1018 to accurately determine the airborne concentration of inorganic arsenic to which employees may be exposed: (Construction Reference: 1926.1118)  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to perform initial monitoring to determine employee exposure to airborne concentrations of inorganic arsenic. Employees where exposed to arsenic while manually scraping paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592S227

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to implement and maintain a written hazard communication program. Employee chemical exposure included, but was not limited to sodium hypochlorite, used to clean mold off of building surfaces, denatured alcohol, used as a paint thinner and Marine Clean, which contained potassium hydroxide and was used as a parts cleaner.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592S227

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure that a small spray bottle of Marine Clean,  which contained potassium hydroxide, was labeled with its contents contained therein. Marine Clean is used as a cleaner and degreaser to prepare metal prior to painting.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592S227

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure that a small spray bottle of Marine Clean,  which contained potassium hydroxide, was marked, or labeled with and appropriate hazard warning.  Marine Clean is used as a cleaner and degreaser to prepare metal for painting.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592S227

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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace. Material safety data sheets were not available for any chemicals located at the facility, including, but not limited to Marine Clean. Marine Clean contains potassium hydroxide and was used as a cleaner and degreaser to prepare metal for painting.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with training as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i) regarding 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard Communication:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure that employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3, were trained in lead hazards, hazard communication and respiratory protection training.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592S227

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(g): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure that quick drenching facilities were available when employees worked with, bleach which contained sodium hypochlorite and has a pH of 12.9.  Employees used bleach to clean mold from interior surfaces of the mill.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that no employees were exposed to lead at concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air (50 ug/m3) averaged over an 8-hour period:  Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure that no employee was exposed to lead at concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air averaged over an 8-hour period. Employees where exposed to lead, at concentrations greater to the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.    (a) Employee 1 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1712 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 34.24 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 298 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 182 minutes not sampled.  (b) Employee 2 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1176 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 23.52 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the  169 minutes not sampled.  (c) Employee 3 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1982 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 39.64 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 169 minutes not sampled.  (d) Employee 4 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 2045 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 40.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 287 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 193 minutes not sampled.  All employees monitored were manually scraping paint from the interior walls of the mill inside building 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): Each employer who had a workplace or operation covered by 29 CFR 1926.62 did not initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA):  Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action levels. Employees where exposed to lead while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.    (a) Employee 1 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1712 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 34.24 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 298 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 182 minutes not sampled.  (b) Employee 2 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1176 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 23.52 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the  169 minutes not sampled.  (c) Employee 3 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1982 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 39.64 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 169 minutes not sampled.  (d) Employee 4 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 2045 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 40.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 287 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 193 minutes not sampled.  All employees monitored were manually scraping paint from the interior walls of the mill inside building 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area, either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level:  Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action levels for each job task and work area. Employees were exposed to lead while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, painting, and performing carpentry work in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.   (a) Employee 1 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1712 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 34.24 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 298 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 182 minutes not sampled.  (b) Employee 2 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1176 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 23.52 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the  169 minutes not sampled.  (c) Employee 3 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1982 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 39.64 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 169 minutes not sampled.  (d) Employee 4 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 2045 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 40.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 287 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 193 minutes not sampled.  All employees monitored were manually scraping paint from the interior walls of the mill inside building 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(e)(1): The employer did not implement all feasible engineering and work practice controls, including administrative controls, to reduce and maintain employee exposure to lead to or below the permissible exposure limit:  Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to implement feasible engineering and work practice controls, including administrative controls, to reduce and maintain employee exposure to or below the permissible exposure limit. Employees where exposed to lead concentrations above the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.    (a) Employee 1 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1712 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 34.24 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 298 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 182 minutes not sampled.  (b) Employee 2 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1176 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 23.52 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the  169 minutes not sampled.  (c) Employee 3 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1982 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 39.64 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 169 minutes not sampled.  (d) Employee 4 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 2045 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 40.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 287 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 193 minutes not sampled.  All employees monitored were manually scraping paint from the interior walls of the mill inside building 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with 29 CFR 1926.62(c) prior to commencement of the job:  Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to establish and implement a written compliance program designed to reduce employee exposure to lead. Employees where exposed to lead while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.    (a) Employee 1 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1712 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 34.24 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 298 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 182 minutes not sampled.  (b) Employee 2 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1176 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 23.52 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the  169 minutes not sampled.  (c) Employee 3 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1982 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 39.64 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 169 minutes not sampled.  (d) Employee 4 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 2045 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 40.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 287 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 193 minutes not sampled.  All employees monitored were manually scraping paint from the interior walls of the mill inside building 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with change areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2):  Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to provide a clean change area for employees exposed to lead. Painters and other laborers were exposed to lead while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.   (a) Employee 1 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1712 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 34.24 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 298 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 182 minutes not sampled.  (b) Employee 2 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1176 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 23.52 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the  169 minutes not sampled.  (c) Employee 3 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1982 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 39.64 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 169 minutes not sampled.  (d) Employee 4 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 2045 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 40.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 287 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 193 minutes not sampled.  All employees monitored were manually scraping paint from the interior walls of the mill inside building 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(i): The employer did not provide clean change areas as an interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), without regard to the use of respirators:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to provide a clean change area for employees exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1): Where employees were exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit, without regard to the use of respirators; where employees were 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 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), the employer did not ensure that each employee used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments:  Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure that employees used protective work clothing to prevent the contamination of employee's garments. Employees where exposed to lead while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.    (a) Employee 1 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1712 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 34.24 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 298 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 182 minutes not sampled.  (b) Employee 2 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1176 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 23.52 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the  169 minutes not sampled.  (c) Employee 3 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 1982 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 39.64 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 311 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 169 minutes not sampled.  (d) Employee 4 was exposed to airborne lead at an 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) of 2045 micrograms per cubic meter, which is 40.9 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms per cubic meter.  The exposure level was derived from a sample collected over a 287 minute sampling period on May 8, 2014.  Zero exposure was assumed for the 193 minutes not sampled.  All employees monitored were manually scraping paint from the interior walls of the mill inside building 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(3)(i): The employer did not provide shower facilities, where feasible, for use by employees whose airborne exposure to lead was above the permissible exposure limit:  Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to provide showers facilities, for use by employees whose airborne exposure to lead was above the permissible exposure limit. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(4)(iii): The employer did not ensure that employees whose airborne exposure to lead was above the permissible exposure limit, without regard to the use of a respirator, washed their hands and face prior to eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to assure that employees washed their hands and face prior to eating, drinking or smoking. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(5)(ii): Where showers are not provided the employer shall assure that employees wash their hands and face at the end of the work-shift:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to assure that employees washed their hands and face at the end of the work-shift. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

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29 CFR 1926.62(i)(4)(ii): The employer did not ensure that lunchroom facilities or eating areas were as free as practicable from lead contamination:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure that eating areas were as free as practicable from lead contamination. The eating area stored used personal protective equipment and employees stored PPE and food containers on the eating table. The eating table in the lunch room was contaminated with lead and exceeded HUD's level of acceptable decontamination of 200 micrograms of lead per square feet for floor areas. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

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29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i): The employer did not make available initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to make available medical surveillance, such as biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels to employees occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

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29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with biological monitoring in accordance with 1926.62(j)(1)(i), to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, and prior to performing an employee exposure assessment and determining employee lead level exposure, the employer failed to make available biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.  Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

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29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that at least the following Lead hazards were communicated to employee(s): reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects.  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to train employees on health hazards associated with lead exposure, such as, but not limited to reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

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29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not train each employee who were subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level on any day, or who were 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 29 CFR 1926.62 and the employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to train employees on  the hazards associated with lead exposures, the employer did not implement a lead training program as described in 29 CFR 1926(l)(2)and require employee participation in the training program. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

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29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(iii): The employer did not provide the training program required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2) as initial training prior to the time of job assignment:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to provide initial training for employees on  the hazards associated with lead exposure, the employer did not implement a lead training program and require employee participation in the training program prior to the time of job assignment. Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1592BWPBL294

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29 CFR 1926.62(m)(1)(i): The employer did not post the following warning signs in each work area where an employee's exposure to lead is above the PEL.   DANGER LEAD WORK AREA MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN THIS AREA:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct. - On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to assure that employees and contractors were made aware of lead work areas and lead health hazards through the posting of appropriate signage.  Employees were exposed to lead concentrations that were 23 to 40 times the permissible exposure limit while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping lead paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.

Issued

Oct 7, 2014

Abate by

Nov 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0490C142SLT3

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29 CFR 1926.1127(d)(1)(i): The employer did not establish the applicability of this standard by determining whether cadmium was present in the work place and whether there was the possibility that employee exposure will be at or above the action level prior to performance of any construction work and did not designate a competent person to make the determination and did not ensure the that the investigation techniques used included a review of relevant plans, past reports, material safety data sheets, and other available records, with consultations with the property owner and discussions with appropriate individuals and agencies:  (a) Hockanum Mill, Rockville, Ct- On or about April 30, 2014, and at times prior to, the employer failed to perform initial monitoring to determine employee exposure to airborne concentrations of cadmium. Employees where exposed to cadmium while manually scraping lead based paint from the interior walls, ceilings, doors and door frames and sweeping paint debris, in buildings, including, but not limited to, buildings 1 and 3.