OSHA Inspection: DABSTER MC MASONRY

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

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) Jobsite - employees work with materials such as, but not limited to Type N Masonry Cement and bricks containing silica, and were not provided with a written hazard communication program; on or about 7/24/13.    Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following  program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and   conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:       a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:             Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous             chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,             and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer,             importer or other responsible party;        b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in             the workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the             employer's written Hazard Communication Program;        c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by             employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available             to all employee(s) on all shifts.        d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program             must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication             Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:             Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence             or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area. The physical              and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.             The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such             as, specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency             procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program             including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material             Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the             appropriate hazard information;        e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non             routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program             and            f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must             be made available upon request.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  a) Jobsite - employees work with materials such as, but not limited to Type N Masonry Cement and bricks containing silica,  and were not provided with the material safety data sheet; on or about 7/24/13.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Abate by

Jan 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  a) Jobsite - employees work with materials such as, but not limited to Type N Masonry Cement and bricks containing silica,  and were not provided with hazard communication training; on or about 7/24/13.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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) Jobsite - Employee using a wet saw to cut brick did not wear eye or face protection; on or about 7/24/13.     Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    a) Jobsite - a wet saw was being powered by a frayed electrical extention cord; on or about 8/6/13.     Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.