OSHA Inspection: BACZYNSKI MASONRY, INC.

Issued

Aug 16, 2017

Abate by

Sep 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.602(d): Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under paragraph (d) of this section are identical to those set forth at paragraph (l) of 29 CFR 1910.178:        29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):       a) On or about June 2, 2017, the employer did not train and evaluate employees operating the Pettibone T8044 all-terrain forklift.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 16, 2017

Abate by

Sep 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,500 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 June 2, 2017, 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 20%) while dry cutting face bricks using gas powered cut-off 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

Aug 16, 2017

Abate by

Sep 19, 2017

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 June 2, 2017, 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 20%) while dry cutting face bricks using gas powered cut-off 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

Aug 16, 2017

Abate by

Aug 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.100(a):  Employees 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 June 2, 2017, employees were not wearing protective helmets where there was a possible danger of head injury.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds was not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as specified in paragraphs 1926.451(b)(1)(i)-(ii):      a)  On June 2, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 14 feet to the ground, while performing masonry work from tubular welded frame scaffold platforms that were not fully planked.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level was not protected from falling to that lower level.  a)  On June 2, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of falling approximately 14 feet to the ground, while performing masonry work from tubular welded frame scaffold platforms.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): Safe access was not provided to scaffold platforms when the platforms were more than 2 feet above or below the point of access:      a) On June 2, 2017, employees accessed tubular welded frame scaffold platform up to approximately 14 feet above the ground by climbing the ends of the walk-through scaffold frames that were not designed for such use.    b) On June 2, 2017, employees accessed tubular welded frame scaffold platform up to approximately 14 feet above the ground by climbing the crossbraces.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a): The employer did not have each employee who performed work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards:    a)  On or about June 2, 2017, the employer did not provide training to each employee in order to recognize hazards associated with working from tubular welded frame scaffolding and to understand procedures to control or minimize those hazards.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.