OSHA Inspection: EARTH & STRUCTURE INC

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Jul 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,000

Hazardous substances 20852230

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees did not have adequate means to flush eyes for 15 minutes for potential exposure to Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0.  Exposure to corrosive chemicals in Rusty/Red may cause severe eye damage and severe skin burns.       (b)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees did not have adequate means to flush eyes for 15 minutes for potential exposure to Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0.  Exposure to corrosive chemicals in Black F-1401 can cause severe eye damage and severe skin burns.       Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(iv): 29 CFR 1910.94(a)(5)(iv): For employees who use respirators required by this section, the employer did not implement a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134:  (a)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting.  Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz. Employees were provided air supplied sandblasting hood.   Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:  (a)  On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, procedures for employees working with flammable chemicals such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators.  (b)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators.    (c)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators.     Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  (a)  On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, procedures for employees working with flammable chemicals such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators.  (b)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators.    (c)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators.     (d)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting.  Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz. Employees were provided air supplied sandblasting hood and dust masks.   Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

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 hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:  (a)  On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, procedures for employees working with flammable chemicals such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators.  (b)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators.    (c)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0 and wearing half mask, cartridge respirators.     (d)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, procedures for employees working with Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting.  Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz. Employees were provided air supplied sandblasting hood and dust masks.   Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,000 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)  On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health  and fire hazards of the flammable chemicals being used, such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash.   (b)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0.     (c)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0.     (d)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting.  Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a)  On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, employees were not provided access to current safety data sheets with up to date data on the health and fire hazards of the flammable chemicals being used, such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash.   (b)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided access to current safety data sheets with up to date data on the health hazards of potential exposure to Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0.     (c)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided access to current safety data sheets with up to date data on the health hazards of potential exposure to Triple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0.     (d)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided access to current safety data sheets with up to date data on the health hazards of potential exposure to Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting.  Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 20859010S103

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)  On or about May 9, 2017 and at time prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health  and fire hazards of the flammable chemicals being used, such as Sunnyside brand xylene, paint thinner, and lacquer wash.   (b)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Sur Fin brand Rusty/Red acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of less than 1.0.     (c)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure toTriple S Chemical Products brand Black F-1401 acidic mixture of metal finishing chemicals with a pH of approximately 1.0.     (d)  On or about May 9, 2017, and at times prior, employees were not provided adequate training on the health hazards of potential exposure to Unimin brand, silica sand used for sandblasting.  Sandblasting sand contains 87-99.9% crystalline silica in the form of quartz.    Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item.