Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard: HEAT

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. An employee was exposed to increased levels of carbon monoxide when the employer failed to ensure that exhaust venting on heating boilers was properly maintained. a) On December 5, 2008, Anchor Mechanical, Inc. did not ensure that employees were furnished a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. An employee was exposed to approximately 786 parts per million (ppm) of carbon monoxide as an 8-hour TWA in a boiler room at the Metropolitan Square Condominiums in Des Plaines,IL when the exhaust ventilation for a boiler was not exhausting properly. Among others, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard includes: following the Cleaning and Maintenance procedures for Lochinvar boilers as they pertain to exhaust ventilation and as outlined in the Lochinvar Installation and Service Manual. 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.