OSHA Inspection: HUDSON TEA BUILDINGS CONDO ASSOCIATION, INC.

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment:  a) Workplace, 1500 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ  The employer failed to perform a hazard assessment of the workplace to determine use of personal protective equipment for employees working with chemicals to include but not limited to bleach and Dawnsol Piranha Multipurpose cleaner, power washing the garbage room,  servicing unit air conditioners and performing electrical repairs.       Violation determined on or about 12-15-15

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  a) Workplace, 1500 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ  The employer failed certify in writing that a written azard assessment was performed for employees working with chemicals to include but not limited to bleach and Dawnsol Piranha Multipurpose cleaner, power washing the garbage room, servicing unit air conditioners and performing electrical repairs.        Violation determined 12-15-15

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2): While an employee was exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which were deenergized, the requirements of paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1910.333 were not followed in the order in which they are presented therein (i.e., paragraph (b)(2)(i) first, then paragraph (b)(2)(ii), etc.):  a) Workplace, 1500 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ  An employee was exposed to electrocution hazards while changing 120 Volt ballasts in that the worker relied on a light switch in the off position as a lockout/tagout device.  Violation occurred on or about 12-1-15

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Workplace, 1500 Washington St. , Hoboken, NJ  The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees required to use chemicals including but not limited to Betco Ocean Breeze 6 concentrated deodorizer, Betco Ocean Breeze spray, Ajax Oxygen Bleach Cleanser, Fastdraw 23 Window Cleaner Concentrate, Twinkle Stainless Steel cleaner spray, PB Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Piranha Dawnsol HD Surface Cleaner, Betco Fastdraw 1 pH 7 Ultra Floor Cleaner Concentrate, Diversey and Whistle All Purpose cleaner with Ammonia.  Violation determined on or about 12-15-16

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) Workplace, 1500 Washington St. , Hoboken, NJ  The employer did not have safety data sheets for employees required to use chemicals including but not limited to Betco Ocean Breeze 6 concentrated deodorizer, Betco Ocean Breeze spray, Ajax Oxygen Bleach Cleanser, Fastdraw 23 Window Cleaner Concentrate, Twinkle Stainless Steel cleaner spray, PB Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Piranha Dawnsol HD Surface Cleaner, Betco Fastdraw 1 pH 7 Ultra Floor Cleaner Concentrate, Diversey and Whistle All Purpose cleaner with Ammonia.  Violation determined on or about 12-15-16

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:  a) Workplace, 1500 Washington St. , Hoboken, NJ  The employer did not train employees in the physical or health hazards of the chemicals they are required to use or are exposed to during their work, including but not limited to Betco Ocean Breeze 6 concentrated deodorizer, Betco Ocean Breeze spray, Ajax Oxygen Bleach Cleanser, Fastdraw 23 Window Cleaner Concentrate, Twinkle Stainless Steel cleaner spray, PB Pure Bright Germicidal Ultra Bleach, Piranha Dawnsol HD Surface Cleaner, Betco Fastdraw 1 pH 7 Ultra Floor Cleaner Concentrate, Diversey and Whistle All Purpose cleaner with Ammonia.  Violation determined on or about 12-15-16

Issued

2016-05-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): Employers did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and was trained in accordance with the requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and paragraph (l) of this section.  a) workplace 1500 Washington St. , Hoboken, NJ  Employees are required to work in areas with lead containing dust to include that found in the air conditioner in unoccupied building B Unit B10-O (0.134% lead) and dust from a window trough in Building B Unit B6-J (0.0248% lead).  The employer did implement a hazard communication program which includes training employees on the health hazards of lead.   Violation determined 12-15-15