| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2019-07-01
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| Case Closed |
2021-12-07
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1468176 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-07 |
| Current Penalty |
750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2273.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling. a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, a relocatable power tap (power strip) was used to energize motorized equipment in the area including, but not limited to, the cement mixer, a hand-held Concrete Vibrator, and a Speedway Series hand-held drill motor. The relocatable power tap was not used or installed in accordance with the instructions. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2273.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program, including worksite specific procedures and all applicable provisions of this section, in the workplace where respirators were required by the employer as necessary to protect the health of the employee: a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, the employer had not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required, by the employer, to wear 3M N95 filtering face-piece respirators while mixing concrete, working on molds, and cleaning up the area. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| 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: a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who are required, by the employer, to wear 3M N95 filtering face-piece respirators while mixing concrete, working on concrete molds, and cleaning up the area. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter: a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, employees who were required, by the employer, to wear 3M N95 filtering face-piece respirators while mixing concrete, working on concrete molds, and cleaning up the Cement Room were not fit-tested prior to the initial use of the respirator. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of 1910.134(k)(1)(i) - (vii): a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, employees are required, by the employer, to wear 3M N95 filtering face-piece respirators while mixing concrete, working on molds, and cleaning up the area. The employer did not provide the employees with training on the use of the respiratory protection provided to them. Training should have included at least the following elements, but did not include any of them: 1) Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; 2) What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; 3) How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; 4) How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; 5) What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator; and 6) How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2842.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1): 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) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section. a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, the employer did not assess the exposure level, to respirable crystalline silica, of employees who work with Commercial Grade Quikrete 5000 (60-100% sand, silica by weight). Employees are exposed to crystalline silica while hand pouring bags of Quikkrete into a mixer without the use of any engineering controls. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 D03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(3)(i): The employer did not perform initial monitoring to assess the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee on the basis of one or more personal breathing zone air samples that reflect the exposures of employees on each shift, for each job classification, in each work area: a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, the employer did not assess the 8-hour TWA exposure level, to respirable crystalline silica, of employees who work with Commercial Grade Quikrete 5000 (60-100% sand, silica by weight). Employees are exposed to crystalline silica while hand pouring bags of Quikrete into a mixer without the use of any engineering controls. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002G |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 F02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contains at least the following elements: (1) A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (2) A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; and (3) A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica. a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, the employer did not develop and implement a written exposure control plan to control employee exposures to crystalline silica through the use of engineering controls as well as work practice controls. Employees are exposed to crystalline silica while hand pouring bags of Quikrete into a mixer without the use of any engineering controls or work practice controls. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002H |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101053 J03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica; the contents of this section; and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section: a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica while hand pouring bags of Quikrete into a mixer without the use of any engineering or work practice controls. The employer did not provide the employees with any type of information and training on the hazards associated with working with and being exposed to respirable crystalline silica. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002I |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2273.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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: a) Throughout Facility - On or about 7/1/19, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employee who work with materials such as, but not limited to Commercial Grade Quikrete 5000 (containing 60-100% silica sand), and Waverly Inspirations Chalk paint (containing ground limestone and titanium oxide). A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for: 1) Labeling and other forms of warning, 2) Safety Data Sheets AND 3) Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled. Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed. The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002J |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G08 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical: a) Cement Room - On or about 7/1/19, the employer did not maintain a safety data sheet for Commercial Grade Quikrete 5000 (containing 60-100% silica sand). ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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| Citation ID |
01002K |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-09-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-10-30 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-10-23 |
| Final Order |
2020-01-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area. a) Throughout Facility - On or about 7/1/19, employees working with materials such as, but not limited to Commercial Grade Quikrete 5000 (containing 60-100% silica sand), and Waverly Inspirations Chalk Paint (containing ground limestone and titanium oxide) were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with. Employees shall be informed of the following: 1) The requirements of this section; 2) Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3) The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and Safety Data Sheets. Employee training shall include at least: 1) Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area. 2) The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3) The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4) The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data Sheets, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED |
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