OSHA Inspection: CREATIVE STONE DESIGNS, LLC.

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Abate by

Aug 19, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In the workplace where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or where respirators were required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures including the provisions (i)-(ix) of this section, as applicable:  (a) On or about 4/28/2015, at the jobsite, for the tender wearing a 3M N95 respirator while making mud.  The employer did not implement a worksite-specific respiratory protection program.  Abatement Note:  The Respiratory Protection Program shall include the following sections:  (1) Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace; (2) Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators; (3) Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators; (4) Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations; (5) Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators; (6) Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere- supplying respirators (if used); (7) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations; (8) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and (9) Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Abate by

Aug 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  (a) On or about 4/28/2015, at the jobsite, for tender wearing a 3M N95 respirator while making mud.  The employer did not train employee on respiratory protection.

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Abate by

Aug 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:   (a) On or about 4/28/2015, at the jobsite, for the tender wearing a 3M N95 respirator while making mud.  The employee was not provided a medical evaluation prior to being required to wear the respirator.

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Abate by

Aug 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  The employer did not ensure that employees using tight fitting face piece respirators pass an appropriate qualitative or quantitative fit test prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter.  (a)  On or about 4/28/2015, at the jobsite, for the tender wearing a 3M N95 respirator while making mud.  The employee was not fit tested, either qualitatively or quantitatively, prior to being required to use this respirator by the employer.

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Abate by

Aug 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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: (Construction Reference 1926.59)   (a) On and before 4/28/2015, at jobsite, for the tender making mud containing hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, silica dust.  Employees were not provided with information and training on the hazards of the chemicals they work with or are exposed to in their work area.

Issued

Jul 15, 2015

Abate by

Aug 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: (Construction Reference 1926.59)   (a) On and before 4/28/2015, at jobsite, for the tender making mud containing hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, silica dust.  Employees were not provided with information and training on the hazards of the chemicals they work with or are exposed to in their work area.