OSHA Inspection: PROJECT RENEWAL

Issued

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Sep 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $5,071 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020C130

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) Project Renewal, 651 West 168th St. New York, NY 10032. Employees working with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Sakrete Sand Mix which contains Quartz. Skin contact with this product can cause dermatitis and chemical burns. The employer did  not asses the workplace hazards to determine the need for personal protective equipment. The condition was noted  at or around May 11, 2017.     (b) Project Renewal, 651 West 168th St. NY, NY 10032. Project Renewal employees were exposed to asbestos (Chrysotile 12% tiles) hazard during renovation project. The employer did not asses the worksite to determine if the hazards of asbestos containing material (ACM) or presume asbestos material (PACM) existed before initiating renovations work in a building built prior to 1980. The condition was noted at or around May 11, 2017.           NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Sep 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $5,071 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(i): Before the employer permitted its own employees to perform work subject to this standard in areas containing asbestos-containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM), the employer did not identify the presence, location and quantity of asbestos containing material and/or presumed asbestos containing material therein pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(1):    In alternative    29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i): Building and facility owner(s) did not determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos containing material (ACM) and/or presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) at the work site. Employer(s) and building and facility owner(s) did not exercise due diligence in complying with these requirements to inform employer(s) and employee(s) about the presence and location of ACM and PACM.      (a) Project Renewal, 651 West 168th St. NY, NY 10032. Project Renewal employees were exposed to asbestos hazard during renovation project. Project Renewal did not fulfill its duties to determine the presence and location of asbestos containing material (ACM) or presume asbestos material (PACM) before initiating renovations work in a building built prior to 1980. The condition was noted at or around May 11, 2017.         NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Sep 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $5,071 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9010C130

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) Project Renewal, 651 West 168th St. New York, NY 10032. Employees working with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Sakrete Sand Mix which contains Quartz. Skin contact with this product can cause dermatitis and chemical burns. The employer did  not develop and implement a written hazard communication plan. The condition was noted  at or around May 11, 2017.           NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Sep 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010C130

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) Project Renewal, 651 West 168th St. New York, NY 10032. Employees working with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Sakrete Sand Mix which contains Quartz. Skin contact with this product can cause dermatitis and chemical burns. The employer did  not have safety data sheets for the chemicals used at the site. The condition was noted  at or around May 11, 2017.           NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 18, 2017

Abate by

Sep 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010C130

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) Project Renewal, 651 West 168th St. New York, NY 10032. Employees working with hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Sakrete Sand Mix which contains Quartz.  Skin contact with this product can cause dermatitis and chemical burns. The employees were not trained on the hazards of the chemicals used at the site. The condition was noted  at or around May 11, 2017.           NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.