OSHA Inspection: ARMOR SHIELD CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Mar 25, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1200 of this chapter.    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 October 1, 2015, the employer did not train employees on the health hazards of the EPDM Bonding Adhesive BA-2004 before employees were required to install Firestone RubberGard EPDM Membrane on the roof using EPDM Bonding Adhesive BA-2004.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii):  Each employee on a walking/working surface was not protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers:       a)   On or about October 1, 2015, employees were not protected from the hazards of tripping or stepping into a hole while performing roofing work around unguarded floor holes.       No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact:  a)   On or about October 1, 2015, employees were not wearing gloves when required to install Firestone RubberGard EPDM Membrane on the roof using EPDM Bonding Adhesive BA-2004.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.