OSHA Inspection: EAGLE MASONRY

Issued

Jun 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,663

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed, implemented or maintained at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    (a) Eagle Masonry at 355 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before May 1, 2018, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, had not been developed for employee exposures, such as, but not limited to, the Portland Lime & Sand Mortar, gasoline and any other chemicals.  Note:  The requirements applicable to construction work under 29 CFR 1926.59 are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1200 of this chapter.

Issued

Jun 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a) Eagle Masonry at 355 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before May 1, 2018, the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area, such as, but not limited to, the Portland Lime & Sand Mortar, gasoline and any other chemicals.  Note:  The requirements applicable to construction work under 29 CFR 1926.59 are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1200 of this chapter.

Issued

Jun 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(1): The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200). The employer did not ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of crystalline silica and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (i)(2) of this section. The employer did not ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects.  (a) Eagle Masonry at 355 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before May 1, 2018, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program to include respirable crystalline silica which at least described how the criteria specified for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training on the hazards presented by the Portland Lime & Sand Mortar. The employer did not ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects.

Issued

Jun 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,772 · Current $2,772

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1): Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds were not fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports:  (a) Eagle Masonry at 355 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before May 1, 2018, the exposing employer did not assure that all areas of the working level were fully planked.  The area between supports on each side was not planked.  An access platform that was scaffolding manufacturer engineered was not provided.  Employees were setting concrete masonry units and applying mortar while working on a fabricated frame scaffold system that was six working levels high. This condition exposed the employees to a fall of over 40 feet.

Issued

Jun 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(f)(3): Scaffolds and scaffold components were not inspected for visible defects by a competent person before each work shift, and after any occurrence which could affect a scaffold's structural integrity:  (a) Eagle Masonry at 355 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before May 1, 2018, the employer did not ensure the EZ-Crank scaffold had been inspected for visible defects by a competent person before use.  Without the inspections employees were exposed to scaffold fall hazards of approximately 40 feet.    Abatement Note:  Concerning the requirements and duties of a competent person:    (1)  "Competent person" means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.    (2)  The competent person must be able to carry out the tasks specified in the standard.  In order to be able to carry out the tasks the competent person needs to have knowledge in the issues relating to the strength and structural integrity of the scaffold.  A competent person must be fully knowledgeable about erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining and inspecting the scaffold.    (3)  Section 1926.454 states that a competent person will train employees involved in erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining, or inspecting a scaffold.  To meet this requirement, a competent person must be fully knowledgeable about erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, maintaining and inspecting the scaffold.

Issued

Jun 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.451(h)(2)(ii): Toeboards were not erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower levels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below:  (a) Eagle Masonry at 355 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before May 1, 2018, the employer did not erect toeboards on the scaffold working level that was greater than 40 feet high to protect the workers below.  There were workers present below the scaffold upon which parts or material could fall.  Materials falling from elevated heights exposes workers to impalement and crushing hazards. The most serious injury as a result of a materials falling from elevation is permanent disability or death.

Issued

Jun 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.454(a):  The employer did not have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold(s) trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize those hazards associated with the type of scaffold(s) being used and to understand the procedure(s) to control or minimize those hazards:    (a) Eagle Masonry at 355 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before May 1, 2018, the exposing employer did not have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold(s) trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize those hazards associated with the type of scaffold(s) being used and to understand the procedure(s) to control or minimize those hazards. Employees were setting concrete masonry units and applying mortar while working on a fabricated frame scaffold system that was six working levels high. This condition exposed the employees to a fall of over 40 feet due to recognizing the hazards of working on the scaffold.    Abatement Note: The training shall include the following elements at a minimum:    (1)  The nature of any electrical hazards, fall hazards, and falling object hazards in the work area;    (2)  The correct procedures for dealing with electrical hazards and for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems and falling object protection systems being used:    (3)  The proper use of the scaffold, and the proper handling of materials on the scaffold;    (4)  The maximum intended load and the load-carrying capacities of the scaffold used; and  (5)  Any other pertinent requirements of this subpart.

Issued

Jun 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,663 · Current $1,663

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who is 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) Eagle Masonry at 355 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before May 1, 2018, the employer did not conduct exposure assessment for employees performing work that was not included in Table 1.  The employer was having workers mix mortar that contained crystalline silica.  No personal air monitoring had been conducted by the employer to assess compliance with the standard.  The work being conducted does not fall within Table 1.    Employee exposure to respirable silica may result in an increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases, including: Silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.

Issued

Jun 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 19, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9010

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contains at least the following elements: (i)  A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (ii) A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; (iii)  A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica; and (iv) A description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors:  (a) Eagle Masonry at 355 Eldorado Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before May 1, 2018, the employer did not provide a description of engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure during mortar mixing.  The employer was having workers mix mortar that contained crystalline silica.  The work being conducted does not fall within Table 1 of 29 CFR 1926.1153. Employee exposure to respirable silica may result in an increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases, including: Silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.  Abatement Note: The written exposure control plan shall include the following elements at a minimum:  (1)  A description of the tasks, including those not within Table 1, in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica;   (2) A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task;   (3)  A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica; and   (4) A description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors.