OSHA Inspection: BOCCELLA PRECAST, LLC.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,920 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    Noise Monitoring was not conducted for employees with the following exposures:     a) Building 122: A laborer operating the Ultra Span Hollowcore Extruder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (PEL). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 148% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 410 minutes during one 8 hr. shift on 12/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    Audiometric Testing was not conducted for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Building 122: A laborer operating the Ultra Span Hollowcore Extruder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (PEL). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 148% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 410 minutes during one 8-hr shift on 12/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    A training program was not instituted for employees with the following exposures:     a) Building 122: A laborer operating the Ultra Span Hollowcore Extruder was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (PEL). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 148% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 410 minutes during one 8 hour shift, on or about 12/22/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,920 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9010

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 required employees to use a Moldex N95 particulate respirator and did not have a written respiratory program for employees with the following exposures:    a) Mixer / 22 AC Moore Drive: An employee was exposed to respirable dust containing 1.7% silica. The employee's exposure was 3.55 mg/m3, which was approximately 1.31 times the permissible exposure level of 2.7 mg/m3. The sampling was conducted for 66 minutes during one 8 hour shift on 4/26/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace, including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard(s) and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    The employer did not evaluate the workplace for respiratory exposure to silica for employees with the following exposures that were scraping concrete off the inside walls of a mixer:      a) Mixer / 22 AC Moore Drive: An employee was exposed to respirable dust containing 1.7% silica. The employee's exposure was 3.55 mg/m3, which was approximately 1.31 times the permissible exposure level of 2.7 mg/m3. The sampling was conducted for 66 minutes during one 8 hour shift on 4/26/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    The employer did not provide medical evaluations for employees wearing Moldex N95 particulate respirators with the following exposures:    a) Mixer / 22 AC Moore Drive: An employee was exposed to respirable dust containing 1.7% silica. The employee's exposure was 3.55 mg/m3, which was approximately 1.31 times the permissible exposure level of 2.7 mg/m3. The sampling was conducted for 66 minutes during one 8 hour shift on 4/26/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.        NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting face-piece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    The employer did not provide fit tests for employees wearing Moldex N95 particulate respirators with the following exposures:    a) Mixer / 22 AC Moore Drive: An employee was exposed to respirable dust containing 1.7% silica. The employee sampled exposure was 3.55 mg/m3, which was approximately 1.31 times the permissible exposure level of 2.7 mg/m3. The sampling was conducted for 66 minutes during one 8 hour shift on 4/26/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators:     Mixer / 22 AC Moore Drive: The employer did not provide training to employees with exposures to silica above the permissible exposure limit and whom were required by the employer to wear Moldex N95 particulate respirators when cleaning the mixer, on or about 4/26/16.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,920 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(c): Employee(s) were exposed to silica, crystalline quartz (respirable) listed in Table Z-3, in excess of the calculated 8 hour Time Weighted Average concentration:      a) Mixer / 22 AC Moore Drive: An employee was exposed to respirable dust containing 1.7% silica. The employee sampled exposure was 3.55 mg/m3, which was approximately 1.31 times the permissible exposure level of 2.7 mg/m3. The sampling was conducted for 66 minutes during one 8 hour shift on 4/26/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls are not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d) and protective equipment or any other protective measures are not used to keep the exposure of employee to air contaminants within the limits prescribed:    Engineering controls such as, but not limited to, exhaust fans and wet methods were not implemented for employees with the following exposures:    a) Mixer / 22 AC Moore Drive: An employee was exposed to respirable dust containing 1.7% silica. The employee sampled exposure was 3.55 mg/m3, which was approximately 1.31 times the permissible exposure level of 2.7 mg/m3. The sampling was conducted for 66 minutes during one 8 hour shift on 4/26/16. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

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) Establishment - A site specific written chemical hazard communication program was not developed. Employees were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to concrete (containing silica), propane, and acetylene. On or about 12/22/15.    BOCCELLA PRECAST, LLC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 1910.1200(e)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1116707, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 3 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 8/13/2012, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 324 NEW BROOKLYN ROAD, BERLIN, NJ. 08009.

Issued

Jun 8, 2016

Abate by

Jul 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 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:    a) Facility: Training on the hazards of chemicals in the workplace was not provided for employees who were exposed to chemicals including, but not limited to concrete (containing silica), propane and acetylene on or about 12/22/15.    BOCCELLA PRECAST, LLC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 1910.1200(h)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1116707, CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 4 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 8/13/12, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 324 NEW BROOKLYN ROAD, BERLIN, NJ. 08009.