OSHA Inspection: SESCO CEMENT, CORP.

Issued

Nov 19, 2018

Abate by

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $2,560 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:       On or about May 21, 2018, and times prior thereto, throughout the facility when employees were required to wear 3M brand half face respirators while working with Portland cement without having an implemented respiratory protection program.

Issued

Nov 19, 2018

Abate by

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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      On or about May 21, 2018, and times prior thereto, when employees throughout the facility were exposed to respiratory hazards while wearing tight fitting 3M brand half face respirators without having been medically evaluated.

Issued

Nov 19, 2018

Abate by

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator and at least annually thereafter:    On or about May 21, 2018, and times prior thereto, throughout the facility where employees were required to wear tight fitting 3M brand half face respirators without having been fit tested prior to initial use or at least annually thereafter.

Issued

Nov 19, 2018

Abate by

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:       On or about May 21, 2018, and times prior thereto, throughout the facility where employees were required to wear tight fitting 3M brand half face respirators without having their facial hair trimmed or shaven so that the facial hair did interfere with the face and mask sealing surface.

Issued

Nov 19, 2018

Abate by

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1): Respirators were not cleaned and disinfected using the procedures in Appendix B-2 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or equivalent procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer:      On or about May 21, 2018, and times prior thereto, throughout the facility where employees were exposed to respiratory and skin infection hazards while wearing tight fitting 3M brand half face respirators without cleaning and disinfecting the respirators using proper procedures.

Issued

Nov 19, 2018

Abate by

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:      On or about May 21, 2018, and times prior thereto, employees throughout the facility were exposed to respiratory hazards while wearing tight fitting 3M brand half face respirators without having been provided comprehensive and understandable annual training.

Issued

Nov 19, 2018

Abate by

Dec 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $19,918 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about May 21, 2018, and times prior thereto, employees throughout the facility were exposed to chemical hazards while working around and using corrosive chemicals without having access to an operable eyewash and shower station.    SESCO CEMENT, CORP. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.151(c), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1209161, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 5, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON FEBRUARY 7, 2018, WITH A FINAL ABATEMENT DATE OF MARCH 9, 2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 8510 E. SAM HOUSTON PKWY N. HOUSTON, TX 77044.

Issued

Nov 19, 2018

Abate by

Dec 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    On or about May 21, 2018, and times prior thereto, throughout the facility where employees were required to wear respirators without the employer identifying and evaluating the respiratory hazards in the workplace.