OSHA Inspection: HAYSLETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,330 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.    (a) Malden PSD:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, medical evaluations were not provided to employees required to wear Bullard supplied air respirator hoods when performing concrete finishing operations such as grinding and chipping.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.  (a) VLR Tanks:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, two Bullard supplied air respirator hoods were found lying on the floor of a VLR tank and additional respirator hoods were found inside the Le ROI Dresser air compressor.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace.   (a) Malden PSD:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, employees required to wear Bullard supplied air respirator hoods during concrete finishing activities were not provided training on the respirator prior to use.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer.   (a) Malden PSD:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, basic advisory information was not provided to employees voluntarily wearing 3M N95 particulate respirators provided by the employer.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,104 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both.     (a) VLR Tanks:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, two employees were required to wear Bullard respirator hoods while performing concrete finishing activities such as grinding and chipping.  The breathing air was supplied by a Le ROI Dresser oil lubricated compressor that was not equipped with a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,218 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).    (a) Malden PSD:  On or about December 14, 2017, and times prior, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were not available at the worksite for employees exposed to hazardous materials, such as Portland Ready Mix Concrete for cast in-place concrete pours, Saylor's Type I/II Portland Cement, mason sand, and BASF Master Emaco A660 bonding agent mixed and used for concrete finishing.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Malden PSD:  On or about December 14, 2017, and times prior, the employer did not train employees on the hazards of chemicals used and the measures to take to protect themselves when using and working around or near hazardous materials, such as but not limited to, Portland Ready Mix Concrete, Saylor's Type I/II Portland cement, BASF Master Emaco A660 bonding agent, and masons sand.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $1,330 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition 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) VLR Area:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, the employer did not require the use of protective gloves when performing cast in-place ready mix concrete pours, handling pump truck hoses, using cement vibrators and when performing cement finishing tasks, such as, mixing and applying cement mixture for patching and rubbing.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): Eye and face protective equipment were not used when machines or operations presented potential eye or face injury.  (a) VLR Area:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, the employer did not require the use of eye protection for employees required to perform ready mix cast in-place concrete pours using pump truck hoses, cement vibrators, and when performing cement finishing work such as patching, rubbing, grinding and chipping.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,218 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(a)(1):  Rigging equipment for material handling was not inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe. Defective rigging equipment was not removed from service.    (a) VLR Area:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, a polyester web sling showing signs of excessive wear, such as the visibility of the red warning yarn, was used and available for use on the jobsite.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.251(a)(2)(i): The Employer did not ensure that rigging equipment had permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer that indicate the recommended safe working load.  (a) VLR Area:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, the employer did not ensure that web slings available for use and used for lifting materials had affixed, legible identification markings. One polyester web sling had a label that was not legible and another polyester web sling had no identification markings.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,218 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii): On a construction site, where an assured equipment grounding program was not utilized, all 120-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacle outlets which were not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees did not have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for personal protection.    (a) Old PSD Garage:  On or about November 16, 2017, and times prior, employees were using tools and equipment on the jobsite, such as, a Dewalt circular saw, Dewalt angle grinders, and a Hilti chip hammer connected to extension cords that were plugged into a garage receptacle that was not equipped with GFCI protection.     (b) Main Treatment Building:  On or about November 20, 2017, and times prior, employees were using power tools, such as, a Dewalt circular saw, Dewalt drywall drill, Dewalt angle grinders, and a Hilti chip hammer connected to extension cords that were plugged into receptacles located in the 2nd story electrical room that were not equipped with GFCI protection.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used.  (a) VLR Tanks - effluent trough area:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, outer insulation was damaged on a 75 foot,12AWG extension cord, used to power tools and equipment such as Dewalt angle grinders and a Hilti chip hammer.    (b)  Tank 3. On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, outer insulation was severely worn and damaged on an unidentifiable orange extension cord, used during work in the effluent tank.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I): Flexible cords and cables used for temporary wiring were not protected from damage.    (a) Main Treatment Building - second floor hallway:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, extension cords were not protected from damage in that equipment and supplies were placed on top of the cords and mobile Baker scaffolds were run over the cords.     (b) Main Treatment Building electrical room:  On or about November 16, 2017, and times prior, extension cords used to power tools and equipment used to do work in and on the VLR tanks was run through the window and over the brick window ledge.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,104 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1): Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which was 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.    (a) Main Treatment Building Processing Room:  On or about October 25, 2017, and times prior, three employees were exposed to falls of 10 feet to the concrete floor and approximately 17 feet 6 inches to the bottom of the deepest trough below floor level while installing ceiling panels from a 24 foot long x 24 inch wide board wedged between two scissor lifts.    (b) Attic Main Treatment Building:  On or about November 1, 2017, and times prior, two employees were exposed to falls of approximately 10 feet to the 2nd level floor while securing drywall to the attic ceiling.    (c) Influent Trough:  On or about November 9, 2017, and times prior, an employee was exposed to a fall of approximately 22 feet 9 inches to the main floor slab of the VLR tank, while installing grating over the influent trough.      (d) VLR Area:  On or about November 10, 2017, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 9 feet 2 inches to the uneven ground while performing concrete finishing work and when installing grating on the back exterior stairwell from the influent concrete walkway.    (e) Intermediate floor of VLR Tanks:  On or about November 16, 2017, and times prior, employees were exposed to falls of approximately 11 feet to the main floor slab while performing work inside the VLR tanks.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(i): Each employee on walking/working surfaces was not protected from falling through holes (including skylights), more than six feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.  (a) Main Treatment Building Processing Room:  On or about November 16, 2017, and times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falling up to 7ft. 6in. into holes when working in and around the troughs in the floor of the processing room.    (b) Influent Trough:  On or about November 9, 2017, and times prior, employees were exposed to falls of 8 feet while performing work from the walkway adjacent to the influent trough.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee potentially exposed to fall hazards to enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.  (a) Malden PSD:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, employees required to work onsite around multiple fall hazards were not provided with training from the employer on the hazards of working from heights and the procedures to follow to protect themselves from such hazards.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $7,760 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.754(e)(5)(i): Metal decking was not laid tightly and immediately secured upon placement to prevent accidental movement or displacement.    (a)  VLR Tanks:  On or about November 10, 2017, and times prior, two employees were permitted to walk and work on unsecured 19-SGI-4 aluminum I-bar grating, which were being installed to form one of the vertical loop reactor tank walkways.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.761(b): The employer did not train each employee exposed to a fall hazard in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.761:  (a)  VLR Tanks:  On or about November 10, 2017, and times prior, fall hazard training was not provided to employees involved in steel erection activities such as the installation of metal decking and the hazards involved with the installation of metal decking.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $2,218 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9015

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified in Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task in Table 1:    (a) Malden PSD:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica while using equipment such as handheld grinders to perform concrete work, such as, grinding, chipping, and drilling.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 29, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section.  (a) Malden PSD:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, exposure to respirable crystalline silica had not been assessed by the employer, for employees performing concrete finishing work, such as, grinding, chipping, and drilling.

Issued

Mar 5, 2018

Abate by

Mar 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan.  (a) Malden PSD:  On or about November 11, 2017, and times prior, the employer did not implement a written exposure control plan for the jobsite when employees are required to grind, chip, and drill cement.