| Inspection Type |
Unprog Rel
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2018-04-27
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| Emphasis |
L: EISAX50, L: EISAOF, L: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2019-11-25
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1312070 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-06-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-15 |
| Current Penalty |
1108.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2217.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-07-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59): 607 NORWICH AVENUE, TAFTVILLE, CT: On or about and at times prior to April 27, 2018 the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program that addressed the hazards associated with employee exposure to lead-based paint or diisocyanates. The lead-based paint was present throughout the building where window installation was being done. Insulation being sprayed to fill gaps in the window openings prior to installation of new windows contained various diisocyanates and polyisocyanates. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-06-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-07-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace: (Construction Reference: 1926.59) PONEMAH MILL, 607 NORWICH AVENUE, TAFTVILLE, CT: On or about and at times prior to April 27, 2018, the employer did not ensure that copies of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals in use by employees were maintained at the workplace. Employees had been using foam insulation that contained isocyanates to fill gaps in windows. Isocyanates are known chemical sensitizers. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-07-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) PONEMAH MILL, 607 NORWICH AVENUE, TAFTVILLE, CT: On or about and at times prior to April 27, 2018, employees who were using a spray-in foam insulation that contained isocyanates had not been provided with effective training pertinent to the hazards associated with exposure to the chemical components of the product. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260062 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-06-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-15 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-07-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that at least the following Lead hazards were communicated to employee(s): reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. PONEMAH MILL, 607 NORWICH AVENUE, TAFTVILLE, CT: On or about and at times prior to April 27, 2018, employees had not been informed of the hazards associated with lead-based paint that was present throughout the construction site. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261053 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-06-28 |
| Current Penalty |
1108.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2217.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-07-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed: PONEMAH MILL, 607 NORWICH AVENUE, TAFTVILLE, CT: On or about and at times prior to April 27, 2018, employees used a 10-foot step ladder without engaging the locking mechanism by leaning it against a 2-inch by 6-inch piece of lumber fastened across window openings. |
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