OSHA Inspection: THE WOMEN'S CENTER

Issued

2015-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $900.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i): Building and facility owners did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site. Employers and building and facility owners shall exercise due diligence in complying with these requirements to inform employers and employees about the presence and location of ACM and PACM.    Location: Basement    The building owner did not determine the presence, location and quantity of ACM and PACM in the facility.

Issued

2015-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(iii): Building and facility owner(s) did not inform employer(s) of employee(s); and employer(s) did not inform employee(s) who performed housekeeping activities in area(s) which contained ACM and/or PACM of the presence and location of ACM and/or PACM in such area(s) which might have been contacted during such activities.    Location: Basement    Building owner did not inform his/her employees or contractos who entered basement that there was asbestos-containing insulation on the pipes.

Issued

2015-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(5)(i): Labeling. Labels shall be affixed to all raw materials, mixtures, scrap, waste, debris, and other products containing asbestos fibers, or to their containers. When a building owner or employer identifies previously installed ACM and/or PACM, labels or signs shall be affixed or posted so that employees will be notified of what materials contain ACM and/or PACM. The employer shall attach such labels in areas where they will clearly be noticed by employees who are likely to be exposed, such as at the entrance to mechanical room/areas. Signs required by paragraph (j) of this section may be posted in lieu of labels so long as they contain the information required for labeling.    Location: Basement    The employer did not affix labels to the asbestos-containing thermal system insulation in the basement.

Issued

2015-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025.    Location: Window sills throughout the buildings      Employee's desk was adjacent to window sill with cracked and deteriorating paint containing 27% lead.

Issued

2015-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(2)(i): A copy of 29 CFR 1910.1025 and its appendices was not made readily available to all employees who had a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level.  Location: Office window sills  Employee's desk was adjacent to window sill with cracked and deteriorating paint containing 27% lead.