OSHA Inspection: LIVE AXE INC

Issued

Jun 25, 2024

Abate by

Aug 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,839 · Current $2,420 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:  On or about 02/09/2024 at 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, workers cleaning the downstairs rage room were required to wear a 3M tight fitting respirator while cleaning up dust and debris from broken plates, laptops, and computer monitors. The employer did not establish or implement a written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 25, 2024

Abate by

Aug 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about 02/09/2024 at 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, workers cleaning the downstairs rage room were required to wear a 3M tight fitting respirator while cleaning up dust and debris from broken plates, laptops, and computer monitors. 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.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 25, 2024

Abate by

Aug 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about 02/09/2024 at 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, workers cleaning the downstairs rage room were required to wear a 3M tight fitting respirator while cleaning up dust and debris from broken plates, laptops, and computer monitors. The employer did not fit test employees prior to their use of the respirator in the workplace.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 25, 2024

Abate by

Aug 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  On or about 02/09/2024 at 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, workers cleaning the downstairs rage room were required to wear a 3M tight fitting respirator while cleaning up dust and debris from broken plates, laptops, and computer monitors. The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the items in section (i)-(vii).  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 25, 2024

Abate by

Aug 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  On or about 02/09/2024 at 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, workers cleaning the downstairs rage room were required to wear a 3M tight fitting respirator while cleaning up dust and debris from broken plates, laptops, and computer monitors. The employer permitted employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function to wear a half face tight fitting respirator while cleaning the downstairs rage room.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 25, 2024

Abate by

Aug 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  On or about 02/09/2024 at 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, workers cleaning the facility were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Sodium hypochlorite 5-7% by weight. The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii).  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 25, 2024

Abate by

Aug 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)   On or about 02/09/2024 at 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, workers cleaning the facility were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Sodium hypochlorite 5-7% by weight. The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work areas.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Jun 25, 2024

Abate by

Aug 12, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about 02/09/2024 at 96 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, workers cleaning the facility were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Sodium hypochlorite 5-7% by weight. The employer did not provided employees with effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in the employees 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.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19