OSHA Inspection: J.C. CONSTRUCTION & PLUMBING CO.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

Hazardous substances 9020

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: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established for those employees required to wear respiratory protection, including a half face tight fitting negative pressure respirator. Employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were required to wear respiratory protection when removing thermal system insulation piping containing 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(h)(2)(i): The employer failed to implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) [except (d)(1)(iii)], and (f) through (m), which covers each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 to use a respirator:  a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established for those employees required to wear respiratory protection, including a half face tight fitting negative pressure respirator. Employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were required to wear respiratory protection when removing thermal system insulation piping containing 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

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) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not provide a medical evaluation to determine an employee's ability to use a half face tight fitting negative pressure respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. An employee of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL was required to wear respiratory protection when removing thermal system insulation piping containing 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103)   a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not ensure that employees were fit tested prior to being required to use a half face tight fitting negative pressure respirator in the workplace. Employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were required to wear respiratory protection when removing thermal system insulation piping containing 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(1): 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) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. required an employee to wear a half face tight-fitting negative pressure respirator without ensuring that the employee demonstrated knowledge why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, storage or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator. Employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were required to wear respiratory protection when removing thermal system insulation piping containing 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Apr 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii): (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.  Employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were exposed to 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos when removing thermal system insulation piping.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Jun 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not include asbestos in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of asbestos and safety data sheets, did not ensure that each employee was trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraphs (k)(9) and (10) of this section, and did not provide each employee information on at least the following hazards: cancer and lung effects:   a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not include asbestos in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard. Employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were exposed to 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos when removing thermal system insulation piping.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Jun 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)   a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not provide its employees with information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area, including asbestos. Employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were exposed to 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos when removing thermal system insulation piping.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Abate by

Jun 3, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(k)(9)(i): The employer did not institute, at no cost to employees, a training program for each employee who was likely to be exposed in excess of the permissible exposure limit (PEL) and for each employee who performed Class I through IV asbestos operations:  a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not institute a training program for each employee who performed Class I asbestos operations. Employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were performing Class I work when removing thermal system insulation piping containing 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $4,839

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(e)(1): All Class I, II, and III asbestos work was not conducted within regulated areas:  a) On or about November 29, 2023, employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were exposed to 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos when removing thermal system insulation piping in a non-regulated area.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(f)(2)(i): The employer with a work operation covered by the asbestos standard did not ensure that a "competent person" conducted an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of the operation to ascertain expected exposures during that operation or workplace:  a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not ensure that a competent person conducted an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of requiring employees working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL to remove thermal system insulation piping containing 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(g)(1): The employer did not use engineering controls and work practices in all operations covered by 29 CFR 1926.1101, regardless of the levels of the exposure:  a) On or about November 29, 2023, employees of J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were exposed to 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos when removing thermal system insulation piping without following the engineering controls and work practices required by section (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(iii).  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(g)(4)(ii): For all Class I jobs involving the removal of more than 25 linear or 10 square feet of thermal system insulation or surfacing material; for all other Class I jobs, where the employer cannot produce a negative exposure assessment pursuant to paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this section, or where employees are working in areas adjacent to the regulated area, while the Class I work is being performed, the employer shall use one of the following methods to ensure that airborne asbestos does not migrate from the regulated area:  (A) Critical barriers shall be placed over all the openings to the regulated area, except where activities are performed outdoors; or  (B) The employer shall use another barrier or isolation method which prevents the migration of airborne asbestos from the regulated area, as verified by perimeter area surveillance during each work shift at each boundary of the regulated area, showing no visible asbestos dust; and perimeter area monitoring showing that clearance levels contained in 40 CFR Part 763, Subpt. E, of the EPA Asbestos in Schools Rule are met, or that perimeter area levels, measured by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) are no more than background levels representing the same area before the asbestos work began. The results of such monitoring shall be made known to the employer no later than 24 hours from the end of the work shift represented by such monitoring. Exception: For work completed outdoors where employees are not working in areas adjacent to the regulated areas, this paragraph (g)(4)(ii) is satisfied when the specific control methods in paragraph (g)(5) of this section are used.  a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. did not use mandatory methods to ensure that airborne asbestos did not migrate from the regulated area as required. Employees working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL were exposed to 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos when removing thermal system insulation piping without following the engineering controls and work practices required by section (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(iii).  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(i)(1): The employer did not provide or require the use of protective clothing such as coveralls or similar whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings for employees performing Class I work which involved the removal of over 25 linear or 10 square feet of thermal system insulation or surfacing asbestos containing material and presumed asbestos containing material:  a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL did not provide or require the use of protective clothing such as coveralls or similar whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings for employees performing Class I work which involved the removal of approximately 140 linear feet of thermal system insulation piping containing 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1101(l)(2): Asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and contaminated clothing consigned for disposal was not collected and disposed of in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled, impermeable containers:   a) On or about November 29, 2023, J.C. Construction & Plumbing Co. working at 2446 N. Rockwell in Chicago, IL did not ensure that asbestos waste, scrap and debris consigned for disposal was collected and disposed of in sealed, labeled, impermeable bags or other closed, labeled, impermeable containers. Approximately 140 linear feet of thermal system insulation piping containing 15 - 20 % chrysotile asbestos was stored in the yard.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.