OSHA Inspection: EDWARD ROSE & SONS

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $7,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.  Employees engaged in work in the pool maintenance room at West Hampton Park Apartments located at 19312 Grant Plaza, Elkhorn, Nebraska, were exposed to walking/working surface hazards in that employees traveled over a thin, unsecured board that covered an open drain hole.

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $7,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  Employees engaged in handling corrosive, fuming chemicals at West Hampton Park Apartments located at 19312 Grant Plaza, Elkhorn, Nebraska, were exposed to fume hazards in that employees were not using appropriate eye protection when handling 'Klean Strip Muriatic Acid & Haviland Ultra Brom'.

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(3)(ii)(A): Respirator inspections did not include a check of respirator function, tightness of connections, and the condition of the various parts including, but not limited to, the facepiece, head straps, valves, connecting tube, and cartridges, canisters or filters:   Employees engaged in mandatory respirator usage at West Hampton Park Apartments located at 19312 Grant Plaza, Elkhorn, Nebraska, were exposed to respiratory hazards in that the filter cartridges of the respirators were not changed or evaluated to identify when the filter cartridges should be changed.

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(h)(2)(i):Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  Employees engaged in mandatory respirator usage at West Hampton Park Apartments located at 19312 Grant Plaza, Elkhorn, Nebraska, were exposed to respiratory hazards in that the respirators were not stored to protect from damage or, packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 17, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  Employees engaged in chemical usage at West Hampton Park Apartments located at 19312 Grant Plaza, Elkhorn, Nebraska, were exposed to chemical hazards in that employees were not provided with the correct safety data sheet for the chemicals that they used. Chemicals such as but not limited to 'Klean Strip Muriatic Acid' and 'Haviland Ultra Brom'.