OSHA Inspection: JKS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

2013-03-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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, were 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) At the project on or about February 7, 2013, eye protection was not worn or available when using Quickrete portland cement.  The cement was mixed with water onsite and applied between the CMUs used to build a fence around the parking lot and storage area.    (b) At the project on or about February 7, 2013, appropriate hand protection was not worn while working with portland cement as the gloves were made of cotton instead of nitrile.  The cement was mixed with water onsite and applied between the CMUs used to build a fence around the parking lot and storage area.

Issued

2013-03-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training were met (Referenced in 29 CFR 1926.59):    (a) On or about February 7, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no written hazard communication program.  Employees used portland cement.

Issued

2013-03-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) referenced by 29 CFR 1926.59: The employers did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) On or about February 7, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees stated they were not trained on the hazards of, how to protect themselves from exposure to, and the first aid or medical treatment that may be necessary when using Quickrete portland cement.