OSHA Inspection: ALLEN CONTRACTING LLC

Issued

Nov 26, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,279 Reduced

Hazardous substances 91309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a elastomeric respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user: (Construction Reference 1926.103)   a) Allen Contracting - On or about October 10, 2019, employees were provided half face elastomeric respirators for voluntary use to protect against the inhalation hazards of particulates not otherwise classified (PNOC), and the employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program as required by this section.   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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 26, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 91309135

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: (Construction Reference 1926.103)   a) Allen Contracting - On or about October 10, 2019, employees were provided half face elastomeric respirators for voluntary use to protect against the inhalation hazards of particulates not otherwise classified (PNOC), and the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees utilizing tightfitting respirators, as required by this section.   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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Note:  The employer may discontinue employee medical evaluations if the employer determines that they do not need to provide elastomeric respirators.  Voluntary use of a disposable respirator (dust mask) does not require a medical evaluation.

Issued

Nov 26, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 91309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:    a) Allen Contracting - On or about October 10, 2019, employees were provided half face elastomeric respirators for voluntary use to protect against the inhalation hazards of particulates not otherwise classified (PNOC), and the employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, which would inform and educate employees on the importance of a clean respirator and limitations of its use, as required by this section.   b) Allen Contracting - On or about October 10, 2019, employees were provided half face disposable respirators for voluntary use to protect against the inhalation hazards of particulates not otherwise classified (PNOC), and the employer did not provide basic advisory information as listed in Appendix D of this standard.  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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 26, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,279 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(b)(2): In energized installations, each outlet box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a) Allen Contracting - South end of hallway, 3rd Floor - On or about October 10, 2019, employees were exposed to shock and electrical burns while using 110 Volt portable lighting and power tools from electrical receptacles with missing covers.  b) Allen Contracting - North end of hallway, 3rd Floor - On or about October 10, 2019, employees were exposed to shock and electrical burns while using 110 Volt portable lighting and power tools from electrical receptacles with missing covers.  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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 26, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,705 · Current $1,279 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9050

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)  a) Allen Contracting - On or about October 10, 2019, employees were using and/or exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, ZC Sweeping Compound and fiberglass insulation, and 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.  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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    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, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

Nov 26, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9050

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets (SDSs) for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s): (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  a) Allen Contracting - On or about October 10, 2019, employees were using and/or were exposed hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, ZC Sweeping Compound and fiberglass insulation, and the employer did not maintain and ensure that SDSs were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).  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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 26, 2019

Abate by

Dec 17, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9050

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:  (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  a) Allen Contracting - On or about October 10, 2019, employees were using and/or exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, ZC Sweeping Compound and fiberglass insulation, and the employer did not provide effective information and training during the use and exposure to the chemicals.  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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 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 hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, pictograms, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.