OSHA Inspection: OSCAR'S ABATEMENT LLC

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1): Where employees were exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit, without regard to the use of respirators; where employees were exposed to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g. lead arsenate, lead azide); and as interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), the employer did not ensure that each employee used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments:  ISRAEL PUTNAM REFECTORY, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, STORRS, CT:  On or about May 16, 2016, employees were not required to wear personal protective equipment that would protect them from skin irritation and burns resulting from contact with lead-based paint that was saturated with corrosive Piranha 8 paint stripper.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(c): Personal protective equipment was not of safe design and construction for the work to be performed:  ISRAEL PUTNAM REFECTORY, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, STORRS, CT:  On or about May 16, 2016, employees were not provided with appropriate personal protective equipment for use while performing lead abatement using a corrosive chemical.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with 29 CFR 1926.62(c) prior to commencement of the job:  ISRAEL PUTNAM REFECTORY, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, STORRS, CT:  On or about May 19, 2016, the employer had not developed a lead compliance program designed to reduce employee exposure to lead.  Employees were exposed to lead while scraping lead-based paint from structural steel on the second floor of the building.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 16, 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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  ISRAEL PUTNAM REFECTORY, UNIVERISITY OF CONNECTICUT, STORRS, CT:  On or about May 19, 2016, the employer had not updated the company's written Hazard Communication Program to address the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals including container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee training.  Hazardous materials that the employees may be exposed to include, but are not limited to: asbestos, lead, and corrosive paint stripper.