OSHA Inspection: WC FENCE, INC.

Issued

Apr 20, 2016

Abate by

May 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

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:    (a) WC Fence, Inc.:  On November 23, 2015, and times prior, employees use Quikrete concrete mix, which contains crystalline silica and Portland cement, and exposed to zinc oxide fumes during galvanized steel welding operations.  The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program.     ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.        Labeling and other forms of warnings;  2.        Safety Data Sheets;  3.        Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of safety data sheets must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    WC Fence, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1071433, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on August 18, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at1169 Dutch Ridge Road, Parkersburg, WV  26104.