OSHA Inspection: JAMES GARBER

Issued

Nov 29, 2012

Abate by

Jan 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):     The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:    (a)  James Garber dba Garber Concrete Work:  On or about August 23, 2012, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements:    1.  Management Commitment and Leadership        A.  Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees.        B.  Program Reviewed Annually.        C.  Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings.        D.  Adequate commitment of resources.        E.  Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations.        F.  Management observations of safety rules.    2.  Assignment of Responsibility            A.  Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable.        B.  Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood.        C.  Employees adherence to safety rules.    3.  Identification and Control of Hazards        A.  Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors.        B.  Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, Engineering Controls).        		                   C.  Action taken to address hazards.        D.  Safety Committee, where appropriate.        E.  Technical reference materials available.    4.  Training and Education         A.  Supervisors receive basic safety and health training.         B.  Specialized training taken when needed.         C.  Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.    5.  Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis         A.  Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.         B.  Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes and propose corrective action.         C.  Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.          6.  First Aid and Medical Assistance         A.  First aid supplies and medical services available.         B.  Employees informed of medical results.         C.  Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.      Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Nov 29, 2012

Abate by

Jan 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    (a) Pocahontas Multipurpose Community Center:  Employees used gasoline, which is flammable, to fuel the Stihl chop saw and poured concrete which contains crystalline silica and Portland cement. The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program, as determined on August 23, 2012.    ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met:    1.        Labeling and other forms of warnings;  2.        Safety Data Sheets;  3.        Employee information and training.    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, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of safety data sheets must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item.

Issued

Nov 29, 2012

Abate by

Jan 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii):     The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets required by 29 CFR 1910.1200:  (Construction Reference: 1926.59)    (a) Pocahontas Multipurpose Community Center:  Employees used gasoline, which is flammable, to fuel the Stihl chop saw and poured concrete which contains crystalline silica and Portland cement. The employer has not informed employees of the location of the safety data sheets for each chemical, as determined on August 23, 2012.    Abatement Certification Required for this Item