OSHA Inspection: G.H. TUCKPOINTING INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2017

Abate by

Dec 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $305 · Current $305

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:   G.H. Tuckpointing 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                                           10/05/2017  01                                01b                                           09/21/2017  01                                01c                                           10/05/2017  01                                 02                                            09/21/2017  01                                 03                                            09/21/2017  02                                 01                                             09/21/2017   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Oct 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $2,173

Hazardous substances 0577P104

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 describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) The employer did not develop 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 of containers of hazardous chemicals; 2) Material safety data sheet availability; 3) Training of employees; 4) A complete 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 inform other employer(s) of material safety data sheet availability; the labeling system and any precautionary measures to protect employees.    On May 31, 2017, employees of G.H. Tuckpointing Inc. were exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to portland cement, when mixing mortar and filling the gaps between the bricks on the side of the building.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0577P104

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(g)(1): The employer did not have a safety data sheet (SDS) for each hazardous chemical which they used:  a) On May 31, 2017, a SDS was not available for the brick and masonry cement (Essroc Cementi Brixment Type N Masonry Cement Type I) used by employees on site.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Oct 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0577P104

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): The employer did not provide employees with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) Employees were exposed to portland cement while mixing mortar and were not provided with information and training at the time of initial assignment.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a): Employee(s) were not protected by protective helmets while working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns:    a) On May 31, 2017, an employee was not wearing a protective helmet while working below another employee performing masonry work on a tubular welded frame scaffold.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,630

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) On May 31, 2017, employees did not wear appropriate eye protection when mixing mortar and filling the gaps between the bricks on the side of the building.

Issued

Sep 11, 2017

Abate by

Sep 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is 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 May 31, 2017, employees did not wear gloves when mixing Essroc Cementi Brixment Type N Masonry Cement Type I with sand.