OSHA Inspection: KE MURPHY MASONRY, INC.

Issued

Apr 1, 2013

Abate by

May 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

Construction Reference: 1926.59  NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at  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 in the workplace;  5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and  6) Methods to inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system; and any precautionary measures to protect employees.    On or about 13 February 2013, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program.  Masonry worker(s) were exposed to hazardous airborne particulate matter containing crystalline silica (up to 20%) while dry cutting and/or grinding an opening into a brick wall to install new windows(s).  Worker(s) were also exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to alkaline wet cement [contains Portland Cement (with up to 30% Crystalline Silica content) and Limestone (Calcium Carbonate), pH 12-13 while laying masonry / ornamental stones and/or bricks.  The employer did not develop, implement and/or maintain a written hazard communication program addressing the health hazards of hazardous chemicals present in the workspace.

Issued

Apr 1, 2013

Abate by

May 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

Construction Reference: 1926.59  NOTE: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at  1910.1200 of this chapter.    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:    a) On or about 13 February 2013, the employer did not provide the employee(s) with training regarding the health hazards of crystalline silica.   Masonry worker(s) were exposed to hazardous airborne particulate matter containing crystalline silica (up to 20%) while dry cutting and/or grinding an opening into a brick wall to install new windows(s).  Worker(s) were also exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to alkaline wet cement [contains Portland Cement (with up to 30% Crystalline Silica content) and Limestone (Calcium Carbonate), pH 12-13 while laying masonry / ornamental stones and/or bricks.

Issued

Apr 1, 2013

Abate by

Apr 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1):     Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.    a) On or about 13 February 2013, the employer did not ensure that workers cutting an opening in a brick wall, used eye protection (safety glasses) to protect them against flying particles [containing up to 20% crystalline silica].  Worker(s) were exposed to airborne dust generated during cutting of a brick wall (for a new window opening) using a STIHL TS500i blade saw that was not equipped with water suppression. None of them was observed wearing safety glasses.