OSHA Inspection: MARPOL CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Apr 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59:  Note:  The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1200 of this chapter.    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)	The employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:    1)	Requirement for labeling of containers of hazardous chemicals  2)	Material safety data sheet availability  3)	Training of employees  4)	A complete list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace  5)	Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks  6)	Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability, the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.      Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to:  Portland cement while handling wet mortar mix and crystalline silica while dry cutting red masonry brick.    **In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).**

Issued

Apr 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):     The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical which they used: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    a)  Employer did not ensure that there was a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace.    Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to:  Portland cement while handling wet mortar mix and crystalline silica while dry cutting red masonry brick.    **In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).**

Issued

Apr 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    a)  Employer did not ensure that its employees had information and training on how to recognize and minimize the chemical hazards of the workplace, such as the mortar mix that contained portland cement and respirable dusts (containing silica) produced from dry cutting masonry bricks.    Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to:  Portland cement while handling wet mortar mix and crystalline silica while dry cutting red masonry brick.    **In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).**

Issued

Apr 25, 2012

Abate by

May 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13):     Employee(s) engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels were not protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, nor were employee(s) provided with an alternative fall protection measure under another provision of paragraph (b).  (Note:  If using these systems was infeasible or created a greater hazard, the employer should develop and implement a fall protection plan meeting the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.):    a)  Employer did not ensure that the employees were protected from falling from the walking/working levels of the site.  Employees were exposed to falling 17ft to the ground below.    **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.**

Issued

Apr 25, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1):     The employer did not verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written (training) certification record including the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer:    a)  Employer did not certify that the employees were trained in regards to fall protection at the workplace.    **In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).**