OSHA Inspection: ARTISANAL CONCRETE LLC

Issued

Jan 17, 2018

Abate by

Feb 12, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $3,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     (a) Artisanal Concrete, LLC -  The employer provided employees with a 5 gallon stainless steel pump sprayer to apply a solution of muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) to concrete.  The acid solution reacted and corroded the bottom weld of the stainless steel sprayer's tank to the point of failure. On or about October 20, 2017, the sprayer catastrophically failed causing serious injuries to an employee.        Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jan 17, 2018

Abate by

Mar 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,700 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) Artisanal Concrete, LLC - The employer did not develop or implement a hazard communication program for the employees using chemicals at jobsites including Transchem Muriatic Acid which contains 31.45% hydrochloric acid, Portland Cement on or about October 20, 2017.    ABATEMENT NOTE:      A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met:      1. Labeling and other forms of warning.      2. Safety Data Sheets.      3. Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be completed.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.