OSHA Inspection: POLO MASONRY BUILDERS, INC.

Issued

Mar 3, 2017

Abate by

Apr 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $406 · Current $406

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1):  The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:     Polo Masonry Builders, Inc., failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:     Citation Number                       Item Number                            Abatement Date  01                                            01a                                            01/13/2017  01                                            01b                                            01/13/7       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 16, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,920 · Current $3,920

Hazardous substances 0515

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.  (a) On September 16, 2016, Polo Masonry Builders, Inc. did not ensure that employees wore appropriate hand protection when working with Miracle Morta-Lok Masons Hydrated Lime.  Miracle Morta-Lok Masons Hydrated Lime contains calcium hydroxide and can cause skin burns.  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

Dec 16, 2016

Abate by

Jan 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0515

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radiation agents.  (a) On September 16, 2016, Polo Masonry Builders, Inc. did not ensure that employees wore safety glasses with side shields when working with Miracle Morta-Lok Masons Hydrated Lime.  Miracle Morta-Lok Masons Hydrated Lime contains portland cement and can cause eye damage.  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.