OSHA Inspection: SHABAZZ SERVICES ENTERPRISE, LLC

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:     445 ZION STREET  HARTFORD, CT 06106    On, or about, June 30, 2015, an employee that wore a North, 7700-30M, half face, negative pressure respirator, had more than one days' growth of facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece. The employee was exposed to asbestos, while performing activities such as, but not limited to, the removal of asbestos containing wall plaster, sheet rock and joint compound when a negative exposure assessment had not been made.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(5): The employer did not ensure that employees did not eat, drink, smoke, chew tobacco or gum, or apply cosmetics in the regulated area:    445 ZION STREET  HARTFORD, CT 06106    On, or about, June 30, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees did not drink in the regulated area. Employees were permitted to drink water in the containment area.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(3)(i): The employer failed to conduct daily monitoring that was representative of the exposure of each employee assigned to work in regulated areas and performing Class I or II work: Note:  Employers who complete a negative exposure assessment in accordance with paragraph (f)(2)(iii) do not need to conduct the daily monitoring for activity covered by the assessment.    445 ZION STREET  HARTFORD, CT 06106    On, or about, June 25, 2015, the employer did not complete daily monitoring, representative of each employee assigned to work inside of the regulated area, when a negative exposure assessment had not been made. Employees were performing activities such as, but not limited to, the removal of asbestos containing wall plaster, sheet rock and joint compound. Monitoring results were not available.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(ii): The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, in the form of wet methods or wetting agents to control employee exposures during asbestos handling, mixing, removal, cutting, application and cleanup:    445 ZION STREET  HARTFORD, CT 06106    On, or about, June 23, 2015,  wet methods were not used to control employee exposure to asbestos while employees removed and bagged asbestos containing wall plaster, sheet rock and joint compound.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(8)(v)(A): The material was not thoroughly wetted with amended water prior to and during its removal:   445 ZION STREET HARTFORD, CT 06106  On, or about, June 23, 2015,  asbestos containing material  was not thoroughly  wetted with amended water prior to and during its removal.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii): The employer did not use work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of exposure, in the form of prompt clean-up and disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos, in leak-tight containers:      445 ZION STREET  HARTFORD, CT 06106    On, or about, July 8, 2015,  the employer did not ensure prompt clean up (e.g. end of each work shift)  and disposal of bagged, asbestos-containing waste in leak-tight containers.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(i)(1): The employer did not provide and require the use of protective clothing, such as coveralls or similar whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings for each employee exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos that exceed the time weighted average and/or excursion limit in 29 CFR 1926.1101(c) or for which a required negative exposure assessment was not produced:    445 ZION STREET  HARTFORD, CT 06106    On, or about, July 23, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees wore personal protective clothing, such as hooded coveralls at all times, when working inside of containment, in the absence of a negative exposure assessment.

Issued

2015-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(j)(1)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that employees removed and deposited street clothing within a locker provided for their use:    445 ZION STREET  HARTFORD, CT 06106    On, or about, June 25, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees removed and stored street clothing in a locker. Lockers were not available for employee use.

Issued

2015-09-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

Hazardous substances 8330

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the recognized heat stress hazards while working inside a space removing asbestos, when the outside heat index reached a high of 96.5 degrees Fahrenheit:  445 ZION STREET HARTFORD, CT 06106   On June 23, 2015, employees working on the fourth floor of a gutted brick building, inside of a sealed containment for asbestos abatement experienced signs and symptoms of heat related illness.  Employees were not trained in the recognition of the health effects associated with heat stress. Employees were permitted to take rest breaks inside of the sealed containment.     An employee, working on June 23, 2015, began experiencing symptoms of heat stress, including excessive sweating, feeling ill, nausea, vomiting and cramping. On June 24, 2015, as a result of excessive heat, this employee was hospitalized for eight days after suffering from acute dehydration and acute kidney failure.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.  Feasible and acceptable methods to abate this hazard include, but are not limited to the following:  Develop and implement a Heat Stress Management Program tailored to asbestos abatement in containment that incorporates NIOSH recommendations, including the following:   1. Train employees and supervisors about the hazards leading to heat illness and ways to prevent them;   2. Train employees and supervisors to recognize symptoms of heat illness in themselves and others;  3. Train employees and supervisors in the proper response to heat illness symptoms including stopping work, getting to a cool place, and seeking evaluation and medical assistance when necessary;   4. Train employees and supervisors to immediately report heat illness symptoms in themselves and others;  5. A heat acclimatization program for new employees, and employees returning from absences of a week or more, which gradually increases the workload or allows more frequent breaks in the first week;   6. Provide workers with plenty of cool, potable water in convenient, visible locations close to the work area.  Water should have a palatable (pleasant and odor-free) taste and water temperature should be 50-60 & degree Fahrenheit if possible;  7. In times of excessive heat, remind workers to frequently drink small amounts of water before they become thirsty to maintain good hydration.  Simply telling them to drink plenty of fluids is not sufficient.  During moderate activity, in moderately hot conditions, workers should drink about 1 cup every 15 to 20 minutes.  Instruct workers that urine should be clear or light colored;   8. Set up a buddy system if possible for use during times of excessive heat; if not, check routinely (several times an hour) to make sure workers are making use of water and not experiencing heat-related symptoms;    9. During times of excessive heat, implement a work/rest regimen that increases the frequency and amount of break time;   10. During times of excessive heat, encourage workers to take their breaks in air-conditioned areas.   11. A policy on weather monitoring that outlines temperature conditions which require implementation of certain procedures for excessive heat, such as a work/rest regimen, under the Heat Stress Management Program.  Consider using cooling vests with pockets that hold cold packs, or, more complex and expensive water-cooled suits to minimize heat illness;  Consult with a professional experienced in heat mitigation for indoor worksites to evaluate the extent of heat exposure and make recommendations on how to prevent heat-related illnesses in and implement those suggestions.