OSHA Inspection: JOHN'S HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC

Issued

2021-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $4096.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10): The employer did not ensure each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system:  a) Worksite, 5005 Veterans Memorial Highway, Holbrook, NY: Employee was installing roofing material right at the edge of the roof  without being protected from falling by personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system, safety net system, and safety monitoring system; on or about 1/18/2021.  Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $4096.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.502(f)(1)(ii): 29 CFR 1926.502(f)(1)(ii):  When mechanical equipment was being used, the warning line was not erected at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from the roof edge which is parallel to the direction of mechanical equipment operation, and at least 10 feet (3.1 m) from the roof edge which is perpendicular to the direction of mechanical equipment operation.    a) Worksite, 5005 Veterans Memorial Highway, Holbrook, NY: Employees were installing roofing material on a flat commercial roof while using a warning line system set up approximately 3ft from the edge of the roof; on or about 1/18/2021.   Note:  In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-07-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4096.00 · Current $4096.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.503(a)(1):The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards:  a) Worksite, 5005 Veterans Memorial Highway, Holbrook, NY: Employees working on the roof were not trained on fall hazards; on or about 1/18/2021.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $1755.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:  a)a) Worksite, 5005 Veterans Memorial Highway, Holbrook, NY: The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who use and are exposed to hazardous product, such as gasoline; on or about 1/18/2021.   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           workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's           written Hazard Communication Program;       c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) 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, Material           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.   Material 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.

Issued

2021-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  a) Worksite, 5005 Veterans Memorial Highway, NY:  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible to employees who use and are exposed to hazardous products, such as gasoline; on or about 1/18/2021.   NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-07-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-08-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) Worksite, 5005 Veterans Memorial Highway, NY:   The employer did not ensure that employees who use and are exposed to hazardous products, such as gasoline were provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to this chemical; on or about 1/18/2021.   NOTE:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.