OSHA Inspection: BASCON CORPORATION

Issued

Jul 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    a)  On June 6, 2012, or at times prior thereto, the controlling and exposing employer Bascon Corporation, failed to ensure the use of appropriate gloves while mixing and applying Portland cement.  The Portland cement was mixed with water in a wheelbarrow and applied onto CMU blocks.  The exposed employee was observed handling/applying Portland cement with his bare hands.     b) On June 6, 2012, or at times prior thereto, eye protection was not worn while mixing and applying Portland cement.  The Portland cement was mixed with water in a wheelbarrow and applied as a finish coat on the exterior walls.

Issued

Jul 26, 2012

Abate by

Jul 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i): Employer did not use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section, or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites.    a) At the project on or about June 6, 2012, and at times prior thereto, there was no ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection or an assured equipment grounding conductor program when extension cords were used to power a 110 VAC Makita sander.  The sander was used to sand wooden door jambs.