US DOL Fines New York Contractor $168,772 for Health and Safety Hazards
September 25, 2019
US DOL Fines New York Contractor $168,772 for Health and Safety Hazards
OSHA cited Rex Harper dbs REH Property Maintenance for improper asbestos removal and disposal at Superior Steel Door & Trim Company, Inc. in Jamestown, New York.
Superior Steel Door & Trim Co. Inc. contracted with Harper to remove asbestos from piping. OSHA inspectors determined that Harper failed to protect employees from exposure to asbestos; perform asbestos work in a regulated area, with proper barriers, ventilation, and enclosures; use proper engineering controls and work practices; clean up and dispose of asbestos materials; launder and transport protective clothing; and implement respiratory protection and asbestos training programs for employees.
OSHA cited Superior Steel Door & Trim Co. Inc. for failing to determine the presence, location, and quantity of asbestos-containing materials; develop and implement a chemical hazard communication program; and for a fall hazard involving a forklift. Proposed penalties total $12,124. The citations for both companies can be viewed here.
"Asbestos is a known human carcinogen and can cause chronic lung disease, lung cancer, and other cancers," said OSHA’s Buffalo Area Director Michael Scime. "Employers are legally obligated to comply with OSHA standards on toxic and hazardous substances to ensure workers are protected from exposure."
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