OSHA Inspection: PIER HEAD ASSOCIATES LTD.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $1100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(d)(6): The employer required an employee to provide or pay for his or her own PPE, where the PPE was not excepted by paragraphs (d)(2) through (d)(5) of this section:    (a) On or about 12/2/2015 at 550 1st Ave in the courtyard, employees of Pier Head Associates, Ltd. were exposed to physical hazards because the employer did not provide or pay for employees' personal fall protection devices, where employees work from elevated levels so as to necessitate the PPE.

Issued

2016-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1320.00 · Current $1320.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not include asbestos in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and ensure each employee was trained in accordance with the provisions of the HCS and paragraphs (k)(9) and (10) of this section. The employer did not provide information on at least the following hazards: Cancer and lung effects.    On or about 12/2/2015 at 550 1st Ave in the courtyard, employees of Pier Head Associates, Ltd.   Presumed asbestos material may be present in the building. The employer failed to ensure that they were trained in accordance with the standard.