OSHA Inspection: EXPERIENCED BRICKLAYERS, INC

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program shall be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:     a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was provided with and required to wear half-mask air purifying respirators for use during cleanup activities. The employer did not develop or implement a written respirator program that included the provisions of this section including, but not limited to worksite specific procedures.       a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was provided with and required to wear air supplied hoods for use during sandblasting operations. The employer did not develop or implement a written respirator program that included the provisions of this section including, but not limited to worksite specific procedures.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(i): Each employer who has a workplace or operation covered by this standard shall initially determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:    a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer did not collect personal samples to determine the employee's exposure to lead, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.    b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead.  The employer did not collect personal samples to determine employee's exposure to lead, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(1)(iii): With the exception of monitoring under paragraph (d)(3), where monitoring is required under this section, the employer shall collect personal samples representative of a full shift including at least one sample for each job classification in each work area either for each shift or for the shift with the highest exposure level:  a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer did not collect personal samples for employees exposure, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.  b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. The employer did not collect personal samples for employees exposure, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(B): Until the employer performed an employee exposure assessment as required under paragraph (d) of this section and determined actual employee exposure, the employer did not assure appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section:    a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer did not assure appropriate protective work clothing was used, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.    b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. The employer did not collect personal samples to determine employee's exposure to lead, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(g)(1): "Provision and use". Where an employee is exposed to lead above the PEL without regard to the use of respirators, where employees are exposed to lead compounds which may cause skin or eye irritation (e.g. lead arsenate, lead azide), and as interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, the employer shall provide at no cost to the employee and assure that the employee uses appropriate protective work clothing and equipment that prevents contamination of the employee and the employee's garments such as, but not limited to:  a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer did not provide protective clothing at no cost to the employees, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.    b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. The employer did not provide protective clothing at no cost to the employees, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(C): The employer did not provide to employees performing the tasks described in paragraphs (d)(2)(i), (d)(2)(iii), and (d)(2)(iv) of this section interim protections such as change areas in accordance with paragraph (i)(2) of this section:     a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer did not provide change areas, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.    b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. The employer did not provide change areas, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(i)(2)(i): The employer shall provide clean change areas for employees whose airborne exposure to lead is above the PEL, and as interim protection for employees performing tasks as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, without regard to the use of respirators:  a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. Employees were not provided with a clean change area, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.  b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. Employees were not provided with a clean change area, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(E): Biological monitoring in accordance with paragraph (j)(1)(i) of this section, to consist of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels:    a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer did not assure biological monitoring of employees was conducted, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.    b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. The employer did not assure biological monitoring of employees was conducted, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(j)(1)(i): The employer shall make available initial medical surveillance to employees occupationally exposed on any day to lead at or above the action level. Initial medical surveillance consists of biological monitoring in the form of blood sampling and analysis for lead and zinc protoporphyrin levels:  a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer did not assure biological monitoring of employees was conducted, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.   b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. The employer did not assure biological monitoring of employees was conducted, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(d)(2)(v)(F): Training as required under paragraph (l)(1)(i) of this section regarding 29 CFR 1926.59, Hazard Communication; training as required under paragraph (1)(2)(iii) of this section, regarding use of respirators; and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.21, Safety training and education:    a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer did not provide lead training, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.    b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. The employer did not provide lead training, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i): Hazard communication. The employer shall include lead in the program established to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (� 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of lead and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section. The employer shall ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed:  a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer did not provide lead training, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.     b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. The employer did not provide lead training, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(e)(2)(i): Prior to commencement of the job each employer shall establish and implement a written compliance program to achieve compliance with paragraph (c) of this section:    a. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting sandblasting operations on walls coated with paint that contained lead. The employer failed to implement the requirements of a written compliance program, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.    b. On or about November 06, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was conducting cleanup activities where dry expendable abrasives were used to remove paint that contained lead. The employer failed to implement the requirements of a written compliance program, thereby exposing the employee to the hazards associated with lead.

Issued

2015-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.62(h)(1): All surfaces shall be maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:     a.  On or about November 12, 2014, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not maintain all surfaces as free as practicable of accumulations of lead dust, thereby exposing employees to lead hazards.