OSHA Inspection: G.M.K. CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Jul 30, 2014

Abate by

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0577S103

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 substances (pH 12-13) including but not limited to Essroc Cementi Brixment Type N Masonry Cement (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; Hydrated Lime; Cement Kiln Dust; Iron Oxide, Carbon Black and Crystalline Silica) when mixing it, along with sand and water, into mortar.

Issued

Jul 30, 2014

Abate by

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0577S103

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.  1) The employer did not have SDS documents in the work place for each hazardous material used for masonry repairs, including but not limited to Essroc Cementi Brixment Type N Masonry Cement (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; Hydrated Lime; Cement Kiln Dust; Iron Oxide, Carbon Black and Crystalline Silica).  Masonry worker(s) were exposed to hazardous substances (pH 12-13) and crystalline silica when mixing it, along with sand and water, into mortar.

Issued

Jul 30, 2014

Abate by

Sep 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0577S103

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:  1) The employer did not provide employee(s) with training regarding the health hazards of hazardous chemicals in their work area.  Masonry worker(s) were exposed to hazardous substances (pH 12-13) including but not limited to Essroc Cementi Brixment Type N Masonry Cement (contains Portland Cement; Gypsum; Limestone; Hydrated Lime; Cement Kiln Dust; Iron Oxide, Carbon Black and Crystalline Silica) when mixing it, along with sand and water, into mortar.