OSHA Inspection: HYNEK CONSTRUCTION LLC

Issued

2014-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $1280.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

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 described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would 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 and other forms of warning;  2) Safety data sheet availability;  3) Employee information and training;  4) A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace;   5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and   6) Methods to provide other employer(s) access to safety data sheet; information on any precautionary measures and the labeling system used in the workplace.     Masonry worker(s) were exposed to hazardous matter (pH 12-13) containing crystalline silica (up to 40%) when tuck-pointing gaps between the bricks with new mortar.  Worker(s) grinding out mortar joints were exposed to airborne dust containing up to 10% Crystalline Silica.  Ground worker(s) were exposed to hazardous substances including but not limited to Essroc Cementi Saylors Portland Cement Type I (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; and Crystalline Silica) when mixing it, along with sand and water, into mortar.

Issued

2014-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances S103

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(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.    a) The employer did not ensure that a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each hazardous chemical used for chimney repairs was available in the work place.  The employer did not have SDS documents for hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Essroc Cementi Saylors Portland Cement Type I (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; and Crystalline Silica) which was mixed, along with sand and water, into mortar.  Masonry worker(s) were exposed to hazardous matter (pH 12-13) containing crystalline silica (up to 40%) when mixing mortar and when tuck-pointing gaps between bricks.

Issued

2014-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances S103

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) The employer did not provide the employee(s) with training regarding the health hazards of Crystalline Silica.  Masonry worker(s) were exposed to hazardous matter (pH 12-13) containing crystalline silica (up to 40%) while filling the open gaps between the bricks with new mortar.  Worker(s) grinding out mortar joints were exposed to airborne dust containing up to 10% Crystalline Silica.  Ground worker(s) were exposed to hazardous substances including but not limited to Essroc Cementi Saylors Portland Cement Type I (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; and Crystalline Silica) when mixing it, along with sand and water, into mortar.

Issued

2014-06-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

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) The employer did not ensure that employee(s) grinding out mortar joints, as well as mixing and/or using fresh mortar (pH 12-13) made with Essroc Cementi Saylors Portland Cement Type I (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; and Crystalline Silica) used eye protection (safety glasses).