OSHA Inspection: ATLANTIC BLUERIDGE ELEVATOR COMPANY

Issued

Jun 30, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): Each employer who had a workplace or operation covered by 29 CFR 1926.62 did not initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (30 microg/m3) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA):  a) On or about April 13, 2016, and times prior thereto, the employer did not perform an initial determination of employee exposure to lead where employees used a grinder to remove paint with a lead content up to 0.27 percent from guardrails prior to welding, exposing employees to toxic effects of lead.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 30, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area, either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level:  a) On or about April 13, 2016, and times prior thereto, the employer did not collect personal samples where employees used a grinder to remove paint with a lead content up to 0.27 percent from guardrails prior to welding, exposing employees to toxic effects of lead.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 30, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i): The employer shall include lead in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of lead and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section. The employer shall ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed:  (A)  Reproductive/developmental toxicity;  (B)  Central nervous system effects;  (C)  Kidney effects;  (D)  Blood effects; and  (E)  Acute toxicity effects.  a) On or about April 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, the employer did not include lead in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard and did not ensure that each employee was trained as required, where employees used a grinder to remove paint with a lead content up to 0.27 percent from guardrails prior to welding, exposing employees to toxic effects of lead.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 30, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) On or about April 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, the employer had not established and implemented a written hazard communication program for employees who were required to work with hazardous chemicals, such as (but not limited to) lead and welding rods, exposing employees to toxic effects of lead and other chemical hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 30, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.  a) On or about April 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was required to use the respirators in the workplace while welding and grinding.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jun 30, 2016

Abate by

Jul 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) On or about April 27, 2016, and times prior thereto, the employer did not provide training at least annually for employee's required by the employer to wear a respirator while welding and grinding.  No abatement documentation or certification required.