OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN DEMOLITION CORPORATION

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii): With the exception of monitoring under paragraph (d)(3), where monitoring is required under this section, the employer shall collect personal samples representative of a full shift including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level.     a.  On or about February 6, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint.  The employer did not collect personal samples to determine employees exposure to lead, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section:   a.  On or about February 6, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint.  Employees used 1/2 mask respirators when full face powered air purifying respirators were required, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(f)(3)(i)(A): Select, and provide to employees, the appropriate respirators specified in paragraph (d)(3)(i)(A) of 29 CFR 1910.134.    a.  On or about February 6, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint.  The employer used 1/2 face respirators when full face powered air purifying respirators were required, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not assure appropriate personal protective work clothing (PWC) and equipment was used in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section:     a.  On or about February 6, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint and the employer did not provide appropriate protective work clothing, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1): To prevent contamination of the employee and employees garments the employer did not provide at no cost to the employee coveralls or similar full body clothing and assure there use where employees are exposed to lead above the PEL without regard to the use of respirators:   a.  On or about February 6, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operation on a structure coated with lead paint. The employer did not provide employees with personal protective work clothing, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C): The employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iv) of this section interim protection such as change areas in accordance with paragraph (i)(2) of this section:    a. On or about Feburary 6th through February 14, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint and the employer did not provide appropriate change areas, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(ii): The employer shall assure that change areas are equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes which prevent cross-contamination.    On or about February 6th through the 14th, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint, the employer did not ensure the change area was equipped with separate storage facilities, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(D): The employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii) and (d)(2)(iv) of this section interim protection such as hand washing facilities in accordance with paragraph (i)(5) of this section.     a. On or about February 6, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint and the employer did not provide an adequate hand washing station, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(5)(i): The employer did not provide adequate hand washing facilities for use by employee(s) exposed to lead in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.51(f).     a. On or about February 6, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint and the employer did not provide an adequate hand washing station, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(ii)(E): A detailed schedule for implementation of the program, including documentation such as copies of purchase orders for equipment, construction contracts, etc.;   a. On or about February 6, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint and the employer did not have a detailed schedule for implementing the program, employees were thereby exposed to lead hazards.

Issued

2013-05-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 02601591C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(ii)(F):  A work practice program which includes items required under paragraphs (g),(h) and (i) of this section and incorporates other relevant work practices such as those specified in paragraph (e)(5) of this section;     a. On or about February 6, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, employees were conducting torch cutting operations on a structure coated with lead based paint, the employers program did not address sections (g), (h) and (i) of this section, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.