Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
Scope |
Partial
|
Safety/Health |
Health
|
Close Conference |
2017-03-29
|
Emphasis |
L: LEAD, N: LEAD
|
Case Closed |
2019-10-23
|
Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
1193414 |
Safety |
Yes |
Health |
Yes |
|
Type |
Inspection |
Activity Nr |
1221372 |
Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.103: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter. 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: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St. Chicago, IL 60607 - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established and implemented for those employees required to wear respiratory protection, including MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges, and an Allegro EZ Air Pro Blue Headtop supplied-air respirator. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees were required to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee was required to wear an Allegro EZ Air Pro Blue Headtop supplied-air respirator while performing air arcing to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. The respiratory protection program shall include, at a minimum, procedures for selecting respirators; medical evaluations; fit testing; procedures for proper use in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; procedures for cleaning, storing, inspecting, repairing and discarding respirators; employee training regarding respiratory hazards they are exposed to, proper uses and limitations of respirators; and procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the respirator program. 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. |
|
Citation ID |
01001B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 F02 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(f)(2)(i): The employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134(b) through (d) (except (d)(1)(iii)), and (f) through (m) for each employee required by 29 CFR 1926.62 to use a respirator: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St. Chicago, IL 60607 - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program was established and implemented for those employees required to wear respiratory protection, including MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges, and an Allegro EZ Air Pro Blue Headtop supplied-air respirator. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees were required to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee was required to wear an Allegro EZ Air Pro Blue Headtop supplied-air respirator while performing air arcing to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. The respiratory protection program shall include, at a minimum, procedures for selecting respirators; medical evaluations; fit testing; procedures for proper use in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; procedures for cleaning, storing, inspecting, repairing and discarding respirators; employee training regarding respiratory hazards they are exposed to, proper uses and limitations of respirators; and procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the respirator program. 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. |
|
Citation ID |
01002A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 D01 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.103: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter. 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability: a) W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - On or about March 15, 2017, Clausen Structures, Inc. required employees to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove bearings from a steel structure. This respirator did not provide an assigned protection factor greater than 50 times the PEL for lead. 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. |
|
Citation ID |
01002B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V A |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(A): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with appropriate respiratory protection in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(f): a) W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - On or about March 15, 2017, Clausen Structures, Inc. required employees to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove bearings from a steel bridge structure. This respirator did not provide an assigned protection factor greater than 50 times the PEL for lead. 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. |
|
Citation ID |
01002C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 F01 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(f)(1)(i): Respirators were not used during periods when an employee's exposure to lead exceeded the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that a respirator was worn when an employee's exposure to lead exceeded the PEL. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee's exposure to lead exceeded the PEL by 3.1 times while performing iron worker assistant activities. The employee did not use a respirator during this period. 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. |
|
Citation ID |
01002D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 F03 I A |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(f)(3)(i)(A): The employer did not select, and provide to employees, the appropriate respirators as specified in 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A): W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not select, and provide to employees, the appropriate respirators as specified in 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A). a) On or about March 15, 2017, Clausen Structures, Inc. required employees to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove bearings from a steel bridge structure. This respirator did not provide an assigned protection factor greater than 50 times the PEL for lead. 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. |
|
Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.103: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter. 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: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St. Chicago, IL 60607 - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that employees required to use respiratory protection were provided a medical evaluation to determine their ability to use a respirator, before the employees were required to use the respirator in the workplace. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees were required to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee was required to wear an Allegro EZ Air Pro Blue Headtop supplied-air respirator while performing air arcing to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.103: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter. 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60607 - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that employees using tight fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to the initial use of the respirator. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees were required to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. 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. |
|
Citation ID |
01003C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 H01 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.103: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter. 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i): Respirators issued for the exclusive use of an employee were not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60607 - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that respirators worn by employees were maintained in a sanitary condition, without lead contamination. a) On March 29, 2017, a wipe sample obtained from the inside of an employee's MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirator equipped with GME-P100 cartridges resulted in a concentration of 59.34 micrograms of lead. On or about March 15, 2017 the employee wore this respirator while performing torch burning and air arcing operations on lead-coated steel structures. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01003D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.103: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter. 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): W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60607 - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that employees were provided respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii) of the standard. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees were required to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee was required to wear an Allegro EZ Air Pro Blue Headtop supplied-air respirator while performing air arcing to removal existing bearings on a steel bridge structure. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(c)(1): Employee(s) were exposed to lead at concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air averaged over an eight-hour period: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that no employees were exposed to an airborne concentration of lead greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air averaged over an eight-hour period. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee performing iron worker assistant activities was exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average level of 157 micrograms per cubic meter of air, approximately 3.1 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air. The limit is established to prevent insomnia, weakness, facial pallor, anemia, colic, paralysis of the wrist joints, decreased fertility, encephalopathy, and kidney disease. The exposure level was established from a sample collected over a time period of 359 minutes. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time period of 121 minutes. 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. |
|
Citation ID |
01004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 E02 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with 29 CFR 1926.62(c) prior to commencement of the job: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with 29 CFR 1926.62(c) prior to commencement of the job. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning to remove existing bearings on a steel bridge structure that had lead present in the coatings of the structure. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. Written plans for these compliance programs shall include at least the following: · A description of each activity in which lead is emitted; e.g. equipment used, material involved, controls in place, crew size, employee job responsibilities, operating procedures and maintenance practices; · A description of the specific means that will be employed to achieve compliance and, where engineering controls are required engineering plans and studies used to determine methods selected for controlling exposure to lead; · A report of the technology considered in meeting the PEL; · Air monitoring data which documents the source of lead emissions; · A detailed schedule for implementation of the program, including documentation such as copies of purchase orders for equipment, construction contracts, etc.; · 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; · An administrative control schedule required by paragraph (e)(4) of this section, if applicable; · A description of arrangements made among contractors on multi-contractor sites with respect to informing affected employees of potential exposure to lead and with respect to responsibility for compliance with this section as set-forth in 1926.16; · Other relevant information. 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. |
|
Citation ID |
01005A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D01 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): Each employer who had a workplace or operation covered by 29 CFR 1926.62 did not initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (30 ug/m3) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA): W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not initially determine if any employee was exposed to lead at or above the action level of 30 ug/m3 calculated as an 8-hour TWA. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure potentially exposing them to lead at or above the action level of 30 ug/m3 calculated as an 8-hour TWA. b) On March 29, 2017 an employee's exposure to lead exceeded the PEL by 3.1 times (157 ug/m3) while performing iron worker assistant activities. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01005B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D01 III |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not 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: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not collect personal samples representative of a full shift, including one sample for each job classification in each work area. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge structure potentially exposing them to lead at or above the action level of 30 ug/m3 calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA). b) On March 29, 2017, an employee's exposure to lead exceeded the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by 3.1 times (157 ug/m3) while performing iron worker assistant activities. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01005C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 IV |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(iv): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required by 29 CFR 1926.62(d), and documented that the employee(s) performing any of the tasks listed in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(iv) were not exposed to lead in excess of 2,500 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3), 50 times the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), the employer did not treat the employee(s) as if the employee(s) were exposed to lead in excess of 2,500 ug/m3, and did not implement employee protective measures as prescribed in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v): W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - In the absence of performing an employee exposure assessment, Clausen Structures, Inc. did not treat employees as if they were exposed to lead in excess of 2,500 ug/m3 (50 times the PEL), and did not implement employee protective measures as prescribed in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2(v). a) On or about March 15, 2017, Clausen Structures, Inc. required employees to wear MSA half-face, negative pressure air-purifying respirators equipped with GME-P100 cartridges while performing air arcing and torch burning to remove bearings from a steel bridge structure. This respirator did not provide an assigned protection factor greater than 50 times the PEL for lead. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01006A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 G01 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
7500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(i): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that the employee used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments, such as, but not limited to coveralls or similar full-body work clothing: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that employees used appropriate protective work clothing that prevented contamination of the employee and the employees' garments, such as, but not limited to coveralls or similar full-body work clothing. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge structure. Employees did not use appropriate protective work clothing while performing these activities. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure while a second employee assisted. Employees did not use appropriate protective work clothing while performing these activities. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01006B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 G01 II |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1)(ii): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure the employee used appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments, such as, but not limited to gloves, hat, and shoes or disposable shoe coverlets: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that employees used appropriate protective work clothing that prevented contamination of the employee and the employees' garments, such as, but not limited to shoes or disposable shoe coverlets. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge structure. Employees did not use disposable shoe coverlets while performing these activities. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure while a second employee assisted. Employees did not use disposable shoe coverlets while performing these activities. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01006C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V C |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with change areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2): W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - In the absence of performing an employee exposure assessment to determine actual employee exposure, Clausen Structures, Inc. did not provide change areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926(i)(2) for employees performing the following: a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge structure. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure while a second employee assisted. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01006D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 I02 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(i): The employer did not provide clean change areas for employees whose airborne exposure to lead was above the permissible exposure limit (PEL), and as an interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), without regard to the use of respirators: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not provide clean change areas for employees with lead exposure that exceeded the PEL, and as an interim protection when employees performed torch burning and air arcing tasks. The designated change area was a conex box used for storage of equipment. Wipe samples taken in this box indicated the presence of lead ranging from 10.67-18.52 micrograms (ug). a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge structure. The conex box was used as the designated change area. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure while a second employee assisted. The lead exposure of the employee assisting exceeded the PEL by 3.1 times (157 ug/m3). The conex box was used as the designated change area. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01006E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 I02 II |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that change areas were equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes, that would prevent cross-contamination: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that change areas were equipped with separate storage facilities for protective work clothing and equipment and for street clothes, that would prevent cross-contamination. The designated change area was a conex box used for storage of equipment. Wipe samples taken in this box indicated the presence of lead ranging from 10.67-18.52 micrograms. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge structure. The conex box was used as the designated change area. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure while a second employee assisted. The lead exposure of the employee assisting exceeded the PEL by 3.1 times (157 ug/m3). The conex box was used as the designated change area. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01008 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 I03 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3802.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(i)(3)(i): The employer shall provide shower facilities, where feasible, for use by employees whose airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL. W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not provide shower facilities for use by an employee whose airborne exposure to lead exceeded the PEL. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee's exposure to lead exceeded the PEL by 3.1 times while performing iron worker assistant activities. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01009A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 D02 V F |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(d) and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(ii), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) with training as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i) regarding 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard Communication: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - In the absence of performing an employee exposure assessment to determine actual employee exposure, Clausen Structures, Inc. did not provide employees performing torch burning tasks training as required under 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i) regarding 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard Communication: a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge structure. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01009B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 L01 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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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. W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that at least the following Lead hazards were communicated to employees: reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects. a) On or about March 15, 2017, employees performed air arcing and torch burning on a lead-coated steel bridge structure. b) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01009C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 L01 II |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not train each employee who were subject to exposure to lead at or above the action level on any day, or who were subject to exposure to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g., lead arsenate, lead azide) in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.62 and the employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not train each employee subjected to exposure to lead at or above the action level on any day, in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.62 and the employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01009D |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 L02 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2): The employer did not ensure that each employee was trained in the elements listed in paragraphs (i) through (viii) of this section: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not train each employee on the following: -The content of this standard and its appendices; -The specific nature of the operations which could result in exposure to lead above the action level; -The purpose, proper selection, fitting, use, and limitations of respirators; -The purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program, and the medical removal protection program including information concerning the adverse health effects associated with excessive exposure to lead (with particular attention to the adverse reproductive effects on both males and females and hazards to the fetus and additional precautions for employees who are pregnant); -The engineering controls and work practices associated with the employee's job assignment including training of employees to follow relevant good work practices described in Appendix B of this section; -The contents of any compliance plan in effect; -Instructions to employees that chelating agents should not routinely be used to remove lead from their bodies and should not be used at all except under the direction of a licensed physician; and -The employee's right of access to records under 29 CFR 1910.20. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01009E |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.59: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 1910.1200 of this chapter. 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: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not provide employees effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. b) On March 29, 2017, employees were exposed to lead on surfaces throughout the site ranging from 10.67-194.8 ug/m3. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01010 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3802.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
6 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not maintain all surfaces as free as practicable of accumulations of lead. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure while a second employee assisted. Wipe samples taken at this site indicated the presence of lead ranging from 10.67-120.4 micrograms. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01011 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260062 I04 II |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
3802.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
1 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(i)(4)(ii): The employer did not ensure that lunchroom facilities or eating areas were as free as practicable from lead contamination: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that lunchroom facilities or eating areas were as free as practicable from lead contamination. a) On March 29, 2017, a wipe sample taken on the surface of the picnic table located in the lunch trailer indicated the presence of 194.8 micrograms of lead. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01012A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260021 B02 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6338.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of noise exposure and the regulation applicable to control or eliminate exposure to noise. a) An employee performed air arcing using a Lincoln Air Vantage 650. This employee was exposed to continuous noise levels at 456% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 456% is approximately 101 dBA. The sampling was performed for 449 minutes during one 8-hour work shift on March 29, 2017. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time, 31 minutes. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01012B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19260052 D01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.52(d)(1): In all cases where the sound levels exceeded the values shown in Table D-2 of 29 CFR 1926.52, a continuing, effective hearing conservation program was not administered: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, which included monitoring of employee noise exposure, baseline and annual audiometric testing of employees, personal protective equipment, training of employees and record keeping, when employee exposure to noise exceeded values in Table D-2 of 29 CFR 1926.52. a) An employee performed air arcing using a Lincoln Air Vantage 650. This employee was exposed to continuous noise levels at 456% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 456% is approximately 101 dBA. The sampling was performed for 449 minutes during one 8-hour work shift on March 29, 2017. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time, 31 minutes. 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. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.59: NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 1910.1200 of this chapter. 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which they used: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not ensure that a SDS was available for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace, including lead. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. b) On March 29, 2017, employees were exposed to lead on surfaces throughout the site ranging from 10.67-194.8 ug/m3. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19260062 L03 I |
Issuance Date |
2017-09-11 |
Abatement Due Date |
2017-10-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Contest Date |
2017-10-02 |
Final Order |
2018-04-05 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
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29 CFR 1926.62(l)(3)(i): The employer did not make a copy of 29 CFR 1926.62 and its appendices readily available to all affected employees: W. Congress Pkwy and S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL - Clausen Structures, Inc. did not make a copy of 29 CFR 1926.62 and its appendices readily available to all affected employees. a) On March 29, 2017, an employee performed air arcing on a lead-coated steel bridge structure to remove welds holding bearings in place while a second employee assisted. Employees were exposed to airborne concentrations of lead during this activity ranging from 19-157 ug/m3. b) On March 29, 2017, employees were exposed to lead on surfaces throughout the site ranging from 10.67-194.8 ug/m3. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). |
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