OSHA Inspection: E & G INSTALLATION COMPANY

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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) On or about April 18, 2016, 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.      Worker(s) were exposed to hazardous particulates containing crystalline silica (up to 30%) while dry cutting HardiePlank siding using electric powered circular saw.            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

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 31, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)(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) On or about April 18, 2016, the employer did not provide employee(s) with training regarding the health hazards of Crystalline Silica.  Worker(s) were exposed to hazardous particulates containing crystalline silica (up to 30%) while dry cutting HardiePlank siding using electric powered circular saw.     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.