AD CONTRACTING SERVICES CORP

Inspection Type	Referral
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Health
Close Conference	2018-11-01
Emphasis	N: LEAD
Case Closed	2024-11-05

Related Activity

Type	Referral
Activity Nr	1399755
Health	Yes
Type	Inspection
Activity Nr	1363501
Health	Yes
Type	Inspection
Activity Nr	1355312
Safety	Yes
Type	Inspection
Activity Nr	1359927
Health	Yes
Type	Inspection
Activity Nr	1359580
Health	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100132 H01
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	9282.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): The employer did not provide the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees: (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not provide the protective equipment, including respirator face pieces (PPE), used to comply with this part, at no cost to employees.
Citation ID	01001B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100134 C01
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The respiratory protection program was not updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affected respirator use: (Construction Reference 1926.103): (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/1/18 the employer had not updated their respiratory protection program as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affected respirator use.
Citation ID	01002
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100134 E01
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	9282.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	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: (Construction Reference 1926.103): (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/1/18 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.
Citation ID	01003A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100134 G01 I A
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	1436.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	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: (Construction Reference 1926.103): (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/1/18 the employer allowed use of respirators with tight-fitting facepieces by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function.
Citation ID	01003B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100134 G01 I B
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(B): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees with a condition that interfered with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function: (Construction Reference 1926.103): (a) Workplace: On or about 11/1/18 the employer allowed use of respirators with tight-fitting facepieces by employees with a condition that interfered with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function, such as wearing hats or hoods under the respirator.
Citation ID	01003C
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100134 K01 I
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103): (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator.
Citation ID	01004A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260062 D01 I
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
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): (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment, as required in 29 CFR 1926.62(d).
Citation ID	01004B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260062 D02 I
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(i): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment, as required in 29 CFR 1926.62(d), and documented that the employee(s) performing any of the listed tasks was not exposed above the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), the employer did not treat affected employee(s) as if they were exposed above the PEL, and not in excess of ten times the PEL, and did not implement employee protective measures prescribed in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v): (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not perform an employee exposure assessment, as required in 29 CFR 1926.62(d), and document that the employee(s) performing demolition tasks were not exposed above the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for lead, and the employer had not implemented employee protective measures prescribed in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v).
Citation ID	01004C
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260062 F01 IV
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.62(f)(1)(iv): Respirators were not used during periods when respirators were required to provide interim protection for employees while they performed the operations specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2): (a) First floor: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not ensure that respirators were used by employees cleaning up demolition debris containing lead.
Citation ID	01004D
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260062 J01 I
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i): The employer did not make available initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels, to employees occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level: (a) First floor: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not make available initial medical surveillance, consisting of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels when required to provide interim protection against lead hazards for employees while they performed the operations specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2).
Citation ID	01005A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260062 G01
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1): Where employees were exposed to lead above the permissible exposure limit, without regard to the use of respirators; where employees were exposed to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g. lead arsenate, lead azide); and as interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), the employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments: (a) First Floor: On or about 11/1/18 where employees were exposed to lead, as an interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), the employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevented contamination of the employee and the employee's garments.
Citation ID	01005B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260062 I02 I
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(i): The employer did not provide clean change areas as an interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2), without regard to the use of respirators: (a) First Floor: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not provide clean change areas as an interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in 29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2).
Citation ID	01005C
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260062 I05 I
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.62(i)(5)(i): The employer did not provide adequate handwashing facilities in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.51(f), for use by employees exposed to lead: (a) First Floor: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not provide adequate handwashing facilities in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.51(f), for use by employees exposed to lead.
Citation ID	01005D
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260062 L01 I
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i): The employer did not include lead in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200), ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of lead and safety data sheets, was trained in accordance with the provisions of the Hazard Communication standard and 29 CFR 1926.62(l), and ensure that all the following hazards were addressed: Reproductive/developmental toxicity; central nervous system effects; kidney effects; blood effects; and acute toxicity effects: (a) First Floor: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not include lead in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Citation ID	01006A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19261153 C01
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section. (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/27/18 the employer did not ensure that employees using jack hammers to break up concrete flooring fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified under Task X on Table 1.
Citation ID	01006B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19261153 D02 I
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section: (a) Fifth Floor On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level. (b) Third Floor On or about 11/27/18 the employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level.
Citation ID	01007
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19261153 G01
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respirable crystalline silica exposure control plan: (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/27/18 the employer did not establish and implement a written respirable crystalline exposure control plan. ABATEMENT NOTE: In accordance with 1926.1153(g)(1)(i) through 1926.1153(g)(1)(iv) a written exposure control plan shall consist of: a. 1926.1153(g)(1)(i), A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; b. 1926.1153(g)(1)(ii), A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; c. 1926.1153(g)(1)(iii), A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica; and d. 1926.1153(g)(1)(iv) A description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors. Further assistance in developing a written respirable crystalline silica exposure is available in OSHA Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard. This document is available on the internet at the following website address: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3902.pdf
Citation ID	01008
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19261153 I02 I A
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	24
Related Event Code (REC)	Referral
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica: (a) Jobsite: On or about 11/1/18 the employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Inspection Type	Referral
Scope	Complete
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2019-04-02
Emphasis	L: FALL
Case Closed	2024-11-05

Related Activity

Type	Referral
Activity Nr	1394428
Safety	Yes
Type	Inspection
Activity Nr	1358264
Health	Yes
Type	Inspection
Activity Nr	1355285
Safety	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260020 B02
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-19
Current Penalty	9282.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	2
Nr Exposed	11
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s): (a) Throughout the building: On or about 11/1/2018 and 11/27/2018, the employer did not initiate and maintain a program that provided frequent and regular inspections of the jobsite by a competent person, exposing workers to numerous health and safety hazards.
Citation ID	01002
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260025 A
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	9282.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	2
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.25(a): During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, debris was not kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures: (a) Throughout the building: On or about 11/1/2018, 11/27/2018 and 11/30/2018, construction debris was not kept cleared from the work areas and passageways in the building.
Citation ID	01003
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260150 A01
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	1436.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	12
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.150(a)(1): The employer did not develop and maintain a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of construction and demolition work, and/or did not provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this subpart: (a) On the 3rd floor: On or about 11/1/2018, the employer did not have an effective fire protection plan, in that sparks from operations on the 5th floor were allowed to fall onto debris on the 3rd floor, causing the debris to smolder.
Citation ID	01004A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260501 A02
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-19
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	3
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.501(a)(2): The employer did not determine if the walking/working surfaces on which its employees were to work on, had the strength and structure integrity to support employees safely: (a) On the northwest corner of the 3rd floor: On or about 10/22/2018, the employer did not ensure that the walking/working surface on which the workers were working had the strength and structural integrity to support them safely, in that the floor was loaded with scrap concrete and construction debris, causing it to collapse down to the 1st floor.
Citation ID	01004B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260857 A
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-04-22
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	3
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.857(a): Storage of waste material and debris on the floor exceeded the allowable floor loads: (a) On the 3rd floor, northwest corner of the building: On or about 10/22/2018, pre-positioned metal, wood and concrete debris exceeded the allowable floor loads, causing the 3rd floor to collapse to the 1st floor.
Citation ID	01005
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260501 B04 I
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	2
Nr Exposed	10
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights), more than six feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes: (a) On the 5th floor: On or about 11/1/2018, employees on walking/working surfaces were exposed to unprotected holes in the floor, which were approximately 12-15 feet above the next lower level. (b) On the 4th floor: On or about 11/27/2018, two employees on the walking/working surface were observed working at the edge of open holes in the floor without a form of fall protection, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of approximately 12-15 feet.
Citation ID	01006A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260502 D01
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	1
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.502(d)(1): Personal fall arrest system connectors were not drop forged, pressed or formed steel, or made of equivalent materials: (a) On the 5th floor, north end of the building: On or about 11/1/2018, the fall arrest system connector was not drop forged, in that a rope was tied to the anchorage point of the roofing bracket.
Citation ID	01006B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260502 D15
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	3
Nr Exposed	7
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage points used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment were not independent of any anchorage point being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee: (a) On the 5th floor: On or about 11/1/2018, employees misused roofing brackets attached to round columns, which was not what they were designed or intended to be used for. (b) On the 3rd floor: On or about 11/27/2018, an employee misused a roofing bracket attached to a round column, which is not what it was designed to be used for. (c) On the 2nd floor: On or about 11/27/2018, an employee misused a roofing bracket attached to a round column, which is not what it was designed to be used for.
Citation ID	01007
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19260503 A01
Issuance Date	2019-04-15
Abatement Due Date	2019-05-01
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	9282.0
Final Order	2019-11-18
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	2
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards: (a) On the 5th floor: On or about 11/1/2018, the employer did not provide fall protection training to the employees exposed to fall hazards throughout the worksite, in that they issued fall protection to employees and didn't perform fall protection training until 10 days after the inspection had been opened.