OSHA Inspection: BJB CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1755.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(1):A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  Location: Jobsite : 104 E. Main St. Bedford, NY  a) Employees were wearing a half-face negative pressure respirator while spraying fire proofing (MK 6-HY monokote)) onto steel beams. The employer did not implement their written respiratory protection program; on or about 6/2/21.   NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)  Location: Jobsite : 104 E. Main St. Bedford, NY  a) Employees were wearing a half-face negative pressure respirator while spraying fire proofing (MK 6-HY monokote)) onto steel beams.  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to ensure that the employees are medically able to wear respirators; on or about 6/22/21.   NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.  .

Issued

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): (Construction Reference 1926.103)  Location: 5726 Post Rd. Bronx, NY  a)  Employees were wearing a half-face negative pressure respirator while spraying fire proofing (MK 6-HY monokote)) onto steel beams.  .The employer did not conduct a qualitative or quantitative fit test prior to use of such tight-fitting facepiece respirators; on or about 6/22/21.

Issued

2021-11-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:   Location: Jobsite : 5726 Post Road, Bronx, NY 10471   a) Employees were wearing a half-face negative pressure respirator while spraying fire proofing (MK 6-HY monokote)) onto steel beams. The employer did not provide respiratory protection training ; on or about 6/22/21.   NOTE: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.