OSHA Inspection: RUANE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Feb 18, 2015

Abate by

Apr 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

NOTE: Construction Reference: 1926.59  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.  Employee(s) were exposed to hazardous materials containing crystalline silica (up to 8%) while using a gas powered cut-off saw to cut the concrete pavement.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 18, 2015

Abate by

Apr 6, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

NOTE: Construction Reference: 1926.59 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)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  a) The employer did not provide employee(s) with effective training regarding the measures they can take to protect themselves against the health hazards of workplace chemicals.  Worker(s) were exposed to hazardous materials containing crystalline silica (up to 8%) while using a gas powered cut-off saw to cut the concrete pavement.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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 worker(s) wore protective eye equipment when using the gas-powered Partner K750 cut-off saw to cut concrete.