OSHA Inspection: UNITED DEMOLITION, ENVIRONMENTAL, & EXCAVATING, LLC

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect employee health or whenever respirators are required by the employer, a written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees who were required, by the employer, to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while abrasive blasting and cleaning up lead based paint.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

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) 771 Best Street - ON or about 11/18/16, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who were required, by the employer, to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while while abrasive blasting and cleaning up lead based paint.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees who were required, by the employer, to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while abrasive blasting and cleaning up lead-based paint were not fit-tested prior to the initial use of the respirator.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to wear respirators and ensure that they could demonstrate knowledge of the requirements contained in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii):  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, the employer did not provide training to employees who are required, by the employer, to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while abrasive blasting and cleaning up lead-based paint.  The employees could not demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:  1)    Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect         of the respirator; 2)    What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; 3)    How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; 4)    What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; 5)    How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of the respirator;        AND 6)    The general requirements of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $3,622

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) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with, or are exposed to lead and crystalline silica.  A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:  1) Labeling and other forms of warning; 2) Safety Data Sheets; and 3) Employee information and training will be bet.  Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

Jun 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, the employer did not provide information and training, as required, to employees working with and/or exposed to materials such as, but not limited to, lead and crystalline silica.  Employees shall be informed of:  1) The requirements of this section;  2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety      Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work      area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,      emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data      Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i):  The employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard, did not perform monitoring to determine if employees may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees  abrasive blasted, dry swept, and shoveled paint which contained 0.005%-23.88% lead.  The employer did not perform an initial exposure assessment in order to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead above the action level.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

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) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, , the employer did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including at least one sample where employees were abrasive blasting lead paint and dry sweeping lead paint, either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A):   Prior to the performance of an employee exposure assessment as required by (d) of this section, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)-(iv) of this section interim protection, including appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees abrasive blasted, cleaned up, and dry swept lead paint.  The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure.  The employer did not provide employees, performing tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2) with appropriate respiratory protection as required by the standard.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(f)(1): For employees who used respirators required by 29 CFR 1926.62, the employer did not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.62(f):   a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees abrasive blasted, cleaned up, and dry swept lead paint.  The employer did not perform an exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure.  The employees wore half-mask air-purifying respirators which were not appropriate for unknown concentrations.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B):   Until the employer performs an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determines actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in (d)(2)(1), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) of this section with interim, appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees performed abrasive blasting, dry sweeping, and shoveling of lead paint.  The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure.  The employer did not provide employees, performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(g).  Employees wore their street clothing while performing these tasks.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1):  As interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, the employer did not provide at no cost to the employee and assure that the employee uses appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevents contamination of the employee and the employee's garments such as, but not limited to, (i) coveralls or similar full-body clothing, and (ii) gloves, hats, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees performed abrasive blasting, dry sweeping, and shoveling of lead paint.  The employer did not provide and assure the use of appropriate protective work clothing and equipment.  Employees wore their street clothing while performing these tasks.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C):  Prior to the performance of an employee exposure assessment as required by (d) of this section, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)-(iv) of this section interim protection, including change areas in accordance with paragraph (i)(2) of this section:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees performed abrasive blasting, dry sweeping, and shoveling of lead paint.  The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure.  The employer did not provide employees, performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1962.62(d)(2), with change areas in accordance with 1926.62(i)(2).  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(i):   The employer did not provide clean change areas as an interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), without regard to the use of respirators:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees performed abrasive blasting, dry sweeping, and shoveling of lead paint.  The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure.  The employer did not provide employees with clean change areas as interim protection for these employees.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E):   Until the employer performs an employee assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determines actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) of this section with interim biological monitoring in accordance with paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section, to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees performed abrasive blasting, dry sweeping, and shoveling of lead paint.  The employer did not conduct biological monitoring in accordance with paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section, to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i):   The employer did not make available initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, the employer did not make available initial medical surveillance to employees who were abrasive blasting, dry sweeping, and shoveling lead paint.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F):  Prior to the performance of an employee exposure assessment as required by (d) of this section, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i)-(iv) of this section interim protection, including training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding 29 CFR 1926.59,Hazard Communication; training as required under paragraph (l)(2)(ii)(C) of this section regarding the use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, safety training and education:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees performed abrasive blasting, dry sweeping, and shoveling of lead paint.  The employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment as required under 1926.62(d) in order to determine actual employee exposure.  The employer did not provide employees, perfroming tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2) with training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding hazard communication; training as required under paragraph (l)(2)(ii) of this section regarding the use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, safety traiing and education.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not communicate information concerning lead hazards according to the requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard for the construction industry, 29 CFR 1926.59 including, but not limited to, the requirements concerning warning signs and labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and employee information and training:  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees performed abrasive blasting, dry sweeping, and shoveling of lead paint.  The employer did not communicate, to the employees, information concerning lead hazards according to the requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

May 16, 2017

Abate by

May 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(h)(3):   Shoveling, dry or wet sweeping, and brushing may be used only where vacuuming or other equally effective methods have been tried and found not to be effective.  a) 771 Best Street - On or about 11/18/16, employees dry swept and shoveled lead paint from the floors.  Vacuuming or other effectve methods were not tried and found to be ineffective.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED