OSHA Inspection: PIONEER TUCKPOINTING INC.

Issued

Apr 24, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05270577136715939010

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 27 March 2013, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program.  Masonry worker(s) were exposed to hazardous matter (pH 12-13) containing crystalline silica (up to 30%) while filling the open gaps between the bricks with new mortar.  Ground worker(s) were exposed to hazardous substances including but not limited to Brixment Type N Masonry Cement (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; Hydrated Lime; Iron Oxide; Carbon Black and Crystalline Silica) and Western Miracle Lime Type S (contains Calcium Hydroxide; Magnesium Hydroxide; Dolomite; Magnesium Oxide) while mixing these ingredients along with sand and water into mortar.

Issued

Apr 24, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 05270577136715939010

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 27 March 2013, the employer did not provide the employee(s) with training regarding the health hazards of Crystalline Silica and Lime.  Masonry worker(s) were exposed to hazardous matter (pH 12-13) containing crystalline silica (up to 30%) while filling the open gaps between the bricks with new mortar.  Ground worker(s) were exposed to hazardous substances including but not limited to Brixment Type N Masonry Cement (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; Hydrated Lime; Iron Oxide; Carbon Black and Crystalline Silica) and Western Miracle Lime Type S (contains Calcium Hydroxide; Magnesium Hydroxide; Dolomite; Magnesium Oxide) while mixing these ingredients along with sand and water into mortar.

Issued

Apr 24, 2013

Abate by

May 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $240 Reduced

Hazardous substances 05270577136715939010

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 27 March 2013, the employer did not ensure that masonry worker(s) filling with mortar the open gaps between bricks used eye protection (safety glasses) to protect them against hazardous particulates [containing up to 30% crystalline silica].  Ground worker(s) were exposed to airborne dust generated during the mixing of Brixment Type N Masonry Cement (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; Hydrated Lime; Iron Oxide; Carbon Black and Crystalline Silica) Western Miracle Lime Type S (contains Calcium Hydroxide; Magnesium Hydroxide; Dolomite; Magnesium Oxide), sand and water to make mortar. None of workers was observed wearing safety glasses.