OSHA Inspection: JR MASONRY, LLC

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part:    a) Job Site - The employer had not developed or implement a safety and health program as evidenced by noted hazards such as but not limited to; employees not using personal protective equipment while handling and using brick mortar that contained Portland Cement, employees near a mortar mixer with an unguarded belt and pulley, and using a gasoline operated mortar mixture without having a portable fire extinguisher, on or about 07/18/13.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a) Job Site - Employees were not provided adequate hazard recognition training as evidenced by noted hazards such as but not limited to; employees handling and using brick mortar which contained Portland Cement and not using personal protective equipment for hands and eyes, employees near an unguarded belt and pulley on a mortar mixture, and scaffolding hazards including falls, on or about 07/18/13.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Abate by

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

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) Exterior Front of Structure - A laborer was observed pouring a bag of Roanoke Masonry Cement that contained Portland Cement, into a mortar mixer, and was not wearing eye protection, on or about 07/18/13.    b) Exterior Front of Structure - A brick layer was observed striking wet mortar joints which contained Portland Cement, and was not wearing eye protection, on or about 07/18/13.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.307(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet (2.128 m) or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in paragraphs  (m) and  (o) of this section:    a) Exterior Side of Structure - A laborer was observed using a gasoline operated mortar mixer to mix masonry cement and the pulley used to rotate the mixing blade was not guarded, exposing the laborer or other employees in the area to an amputation hazard, on or about 07/18/13.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Abate by

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(1): Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) were not restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as set forth in subparagraphs (i) - (iii) of this paragraph:    a) Exterior Front of Structure - Employees were observed laying brick while standing on a tubular welded frame scaffold that was 5 feet wide, 32 feet, 6 inches in height, and the scaffold was not secured to prevent tipping, on or about 07/18/13.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Abate by

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2)(i): Footings were not level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement:   a) Exterior Front of Structure - Employees were engaged in a brick laying operation while standing on a tubular welded frame scaffold 30 feet above the ground and the base plates were resting on mud sills that were partially undermined, on or about 07/18/13.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Abate by

Aug 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(4)(i): Guardrail systems were not installed along all open sides and ends of platforms.    a) Exterior Front of Structure - Two bricklayers were observed standing on a tubular welded frame scaffold work platform during a bricklaying operation, and end rails were not installed, exposing the brick layers to a 30 foot fall hazard, on or about 07/18/13.    b) Exterior Front of Structure - A laborer was observed standing on a tubular welded frame scaffold work platform while supplying material to a brick layer, and the platform was missing an end rail exposing the laborer to a 13 foot fall hazard, on or about 07/18/13.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards:  Exterior Front Side of Structure - Employees were not provided adequate hazard recognition training while working from tubular welded frame scaffold work platforms as evidenced by noted hazards such as but not limited to brick layers and a laborer exposed to fall hazards ranging from 30 to 13 feet, on or about 07/18/13.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The 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, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    a) Job Site - Employees were using a Roanoke Masonry Brick Cement containing Portland Cement which is a corrosive material, during a brick laying operation and the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program, on or about 07/18/13.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 16, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.152(d)(2): A portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B units was not located between 25 feet and 75 feet from flammable liquid storage area(s) located outside:  a) Exterior Side of Structure - Employees were using a portable gasoline operated mortar mixer and a portable fire extinguisher was not provided, on or about 07/18/13.