OSHA Inspection: FOAM IT INSULATION

Issued

2015-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

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) Throughout the work sites, on or about 12/12/14: A written respiratory protection program was not developed and implemented for employees wearing half face air purifying respirators including installers that apply spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (CAS # 101-68-8).  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2015-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Throughout the work sites, on or about 12/12/14: Medical evaluations were not provided for employees wearing half face air purifying respirators including installers that apply spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (CAS # 101-68-8).  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2015-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used: (Construction Reference 1926.103)   a) Throughout the work sites, on or about 12/12/14: Fit testing on tight fitting respirators was not provided for employees wearing half face air purifying respirators including installers that apply spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (CAS # 101-68-8).  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2015-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Throughout the work sites, on or about 12/12/14: Training on respiratory protection was nott provided for employees wearing half face air purifying respirators including installers that apply spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate (CAS # 101-68-8).  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2015-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

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) Throughout the facility and at work sites, on or about 12/12/14: A written hazard communication program was not developed for employees such as installers working with hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate, MDI, (CAS # 101-68-8).   Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2015-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)   a) Throughout the facility and at work sites, on or about 12/12/14: Training and information on the hazards of chemicals used in the work place was not provided for employees such as installers working with chemicals including, but not limited to, spray foam insulation containing methylene bisphenyl isocyanate, MDI, (CAS # 101-68-8).  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2015-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(3): Employees required to handle or use poisons, caustics, and other harmful substances were not instructed regarding the safe handling and use, and were not made aware of the potential hazards, personal hygiene, and personal protective measures required.  a) Throughout the facility and work sites, on or about 12/12/2014: Instruction on proper hand protection was not provided for employees spraying two part foam insulation containing 4,4 Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) and other isocyanates on the A side along with polyurethane resins on the B side.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

2015-03-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:   a) Throughout the facility and work sites, on or about 12/12/2014: Appropriate gloves impermeable to chemicals was not selected for and worn by employees spraying two part foam insulation containing 4,4 Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI) and other isocyanates on the A side along with polyurethane resins on the B side.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.