OSHA Inspection: TONY QUACH

Issued

2014-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

Hazardous substances 0560C730

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)  At the inspection site, on or about July 30, 2014, and in times prior thereto,  worker(s) were using chemicals such as, but not limited to, gasoline, and the employer had not developed and implemented a Hazard Communication Program to ensure chemicals were handled properly, exposing employees to the hazards of toxic products of gasoline combustion where an employee was operating a gasoline powered concrete cutting machine without adequate ventilation.

Issued

2014-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0560C730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2): The employer that produced, used, or stored hazardous chemicals at the workplace in such a way that employees of other employer(s) could be exposed did not ensure that the hazard communication program included all of the elements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(iii): (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  At the inspection site, on or about July 30, 2014, and in times prior thereto,  worker(s) were using chemicals such as, but not limited to, gasoline, and the employer had not developed and implemented a Hazard Communication Program to ensure chemicals were handled properly, and information was communicated to affected parties, exposing employees and other building occupants to the hazards of toxic products of gasoline combustion where an employee was operating a gasoline powered concrete cutting machine without adequate ventilation.

Issued

2014-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

Hazardous substances 0560C730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i): The employee training did not include the methods and observations used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  At the inspection site, on or about July 30, 2014, and in times prior thereto, the employer had not provided effective training to recognize the presence of toxic products of gasoline combustion where an employee was operating a gasoline powered concrete cutting machine in a suite without adequate ventilation, exposing employees to the hazards of inhaling carbon monoxide gas.

Issued

2014-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

Hazardous substances 0560C730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2): The employer did not initiate and maintain programs which provided for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment to be made by a competent person(s):  At the inspection site, on or about July 30, 2014, and in times prior thereto, inspections were not performed by a competent person at the jobsite to ensure tools, equipment, work procedures, and ventilation systems were suitable to prevent workplace health hazards, exposing employees to the hazards of inhaling carbon monoxide gas in enclosed spaces.

Issued

2014-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

Hazardous substances 0560C730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.55(a): Employee(s) were exposed to material(s) at concentrations above those specified in the Threshold Limit Values of Airborne Contaminants for 1970 of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists:  At the inspection site, on or about July 30, 2014, and in times prior thereto,  worker(s) were exposed to carbon monoxide levels over 50 parts per million, exposing employees to the hazards of inhaling carbon monoxide gas in the suite where an employee was operating a gasoline powered concrete cutting machine without adequate ventilation.