OSHA Inspection: HERA CONSTRUCTION INC.

Issued

Dec 6, 2017

Abate by

Jan 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,989 · Current $2,989

Hazardous substances S103

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 August 31, 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.  Employee(s) were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to  crystalline silica and mortar prepared from hazardous alkaline Spec Mix Type N mortar cement (pH = 13) and used during tuck-pointing work.   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 6, 2017

Abate by

Jan 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

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): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a) On or about August 31, 2017, the employer did not ensure that a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each hazardous chemical was available in the workplace.  Employee(s) were observed tuck-pointing with mortar prepared from hazardous alkaline Spec Mix Type N mortar cement (pH = 13).    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 6, 2017

Abate by

Jan 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

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 August 31, 2017, the employer did not did not provide employee(s) with training regarding the health hazards of Crystalline Silica.   Employee(s) were observed tuck-pointing with mortar prepared from hazardous alkaline Spec Mix Type N mortar cement (pH = 13).      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 6, 2017

Abate by

Dec 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): 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 and not used wherever 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 or about August 31, 2017, the employer did not require use of appropriate hand protection (gloves) by laborer(s) when tuck-pointing using hazardous alkaline fresh Spec Mix Type N mortar cement (pH = 13).     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 6, 2017

Abate by

Dec 18, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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 or about August 31, 2017, the employer did not require use of appropriate hand protection (gloves) by laborer(s) when tuck-pointing using hazardous alkaline fresh Spec Mix Type N mortar cement (pH = 13).    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).