OSHA Inspection: MAXIMUM CHIMNEY SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2018-06-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-07-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $311.00 · Current $311.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1):  The employer failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:     Maximum Chimney Services, Inc., failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:     Citation Number                     Item Number                          Abatement Date              1                                           1                                            2/22/2018    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2018-01-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-02-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): Where employee use of respiratory protection is required, the employer must develop and implement a written respiratory protection program that includes the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix).  On or about November 28, 2017, an employee was exposed to respiratory stressors while being required to wear a 3M 8510 Plus dust mask (filtering face piece) when conducting chimney sweeping and chimney repairs. The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory program that included medical evaluations, fit testing, and training.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).