MERCERSBURG, PA —
OSHA Inspection: VAN ALEN RESTORATION
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of VAN ALEN RESTORATION in 13 E SEMINARY ST, MERCERSBURG, PA 17236 (NAICS 238140). OSHA activity number 346578354.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VAN ALEN RESTORATION
- Site address
- 13 E SEMINARY ST
- City
- MERCERSBURG
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 17236
- Mailing
- PO BOX 52, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238140
- Employees
- 11
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2023
- Abate by
- Feb 15, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $2,678 · Current $1,800 Reduced
9000
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) 13 East Seminary St. Mercersburg, PA 17236 - On or about March 21, 2023, employee(s) required to wear a half face respirator during indoor grinding of mortar for exposure to respirable crystalline silica, had not been medically cleared by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP). Note: The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator. 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 employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1800
- — Z (S) $2678
1910.134 F02
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2023
- Abate by
- Feb 15, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
9000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):The employer has not ensured that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator (Construction Reference 1926.103). a) 13 East Seminary St. Mercersburg, PA 17236 - On or about March 21, 2023, employee(s) required to wear a half face tight-fitting respirator during indoor grinding of mortar for exposure to respirable crystalline silica, had not been fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. 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 employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 K01
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2023
- Abate by
- Feb 15, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii) (Construction Reference 1926.103). a) 13 East Seminary St. Mercersburg, PA 17236 - On or about March 21, 2023, Employee(s) were not adequately trained on the use of the respirator as personal protective equipment, its limitations, cleaning/storage, etc. while wearing a 3M Half Face Respirator during the brick mortar grinding process. 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 employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1926.503 B01
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2023
- Abate by
- Feb 15, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1): The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer: a) 13 E Seminary St. Mercersburg, PA 17236 - On or about March 21, 2023, the employer did not maintain written training certification records for employees who are exposed to fall hazards. 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 employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346578354.
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