OSHA Inspection: GONZALEZ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Issued

Nov 28, 2018

Abate by

Dec 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $415 · Current $415

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.   The employer failed to submit documentation of abatement within 10 days of the abatement date for Citation 1 Items 1a, 1b, 2a and 2b.

Issued

Jun 20, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,363 Reduced

Hazardous substances C730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.55(b): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not implemented to reduce employee exposure(s):    On or about February 22, 2018 employees were exposed to carbon monoxide levels that exceeded the 8 hour time weighted average of 50.0ppm.  Employees were using gas powered equipment to transport and smooth wet concrete and LP heaters to heat area to prevent the wet concrete from freezing.    a.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 96.3ppm, approximately 1.8 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.    b.An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 75.9 ppm, approximately 1.2 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.    c.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 106.5 ppm, approximately 2.1 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.    d.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 103.8 ppm, approximately 2.0 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.    e.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 100.1 ppm, approximately 2.0 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.    f. An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 94.1 ppm, approximately 1.9 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.    g.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 136.3ppm, approximately 2.7 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.

Issued

Jun 20, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.154(a)(1): Fresh air was not supplied in sufficient quantities to maintain the health and safety of workmen  On or about February 22, 2018 at 500 E. Leffler Street in Dodgeville WI. Employees were using gas powered equipment to transport and smooth wet concrete and LP heaters to heat area to prevent the wet concrete from freezing in a partially enclosed building.  Employees were exposed to carbon monoxide levels that exceeded the 8 hour time weighted average of 50.0ppm.   a.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 96.3ppm, approximately 1.8 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.  b.An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 75.9 ppm, approximately 1.2 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.  c.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 106.5 ppm, approximately 2.1 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.  d.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 103.8 ppm, approximately 2.0 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.  e.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 100.1 ppm, approximately 2.0 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.  f. An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 94.1 ppm, approximately 1.9 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.  g.  An employee  engaged in concrete pouring activities  on February 22, 2018 was exposed to carbon monoxide as an 8 hour time weighted average of 136.3ppm, approximately 2.7 times the permissible exposure limit of 50.0ppm; this limit was established to prevent adverse health effects.   The exposure level was derived from carboxyhemoglobin back calculation.  Employee exposure time was estimated to be 212 minutes, the remaining 268 minutes was calculated as zero (0) exposure time.     (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND/OR CONDITION(S)) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

Issued

Jun 20, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,363 Reduced

Hazardous substances C730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):     On or about February 22, 2018, a writing hazard communication program was not developed or implemented to convey the occupational health hazards of carbon monoxide and other chemicals to employees pouring and forming concrete.

Issued

Jun 20, 2018

Abate by

Jul 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C730

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i): The employee training did not include the methods and observations used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area:     On or about February 22, 2018, employees were not trained on methods to observe to detect the presence carbon monoxide in the workplace.