OSHA Inspection: SOLON CONTRACTING CORP.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets.    a) Worksite, 98 East Street, Hicksville, New York, residential building: Employees were working directly under ongoing roofing installation work and were not using head protection, on or about 12/18/19.    Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles.    a) Worksite, 98 East Street, Hicksville, New York, residential building: Employees were performing roofing installation work using a battery operated staple gun and were not using eye protection, on or about 12/18/19.    Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,892 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): Each employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph 1926.501 (b).    a) Worksite, 98 East Street, Hicksville, New York, residential building: Employees were working from a roof approximately 20 feet above the ground and were exposed to falling, on or about 12/18/19.    Note: Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 24, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

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.  a) Worksite, 98 East Street, Hicksville, New York, residential building: The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who are exposed to Karnak Professional Grade 19 Flashing Cement while performing roofing work, on or about 12/18/19.  NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.  ABATEMENT NOTE: The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:  a.     Labeling and other forms or warning:  Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs, and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;  b.     A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's written Hazard Communication Program;    c.     Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all materials used by employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available all employee(s) on all shifts.    d.     The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least: Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.     The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.    The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information;   e.     Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program; and    f.      The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be made available upon request.    For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication Program must also specifically address how:    a)    Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job site will be provided to other employers in the event the other employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.  b)    The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies.  c)     The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the workplace.