OSHA Inspection: DIAMOND CONTRACTORS LLC

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

Apr 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $3,978

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.  (a) On or about January 14, 2019; employees were generating visible clouds of dust containing silica while jackhammering cement. Feasible engineering controls include the use of a jackhammer equipped with a dust collection system or water delivery system.   (b) On or about January 14, 2019; employees were using a handheld power saw to cut concrete. Feasible engineering controls include the use of an integrated water delivery system that continuously feeds water to the blade.   NOTE: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

Apr 16, 2019

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) On or about January 14, 2019; employees were generating visible clouds of dust containing silica while jackhammering cement. Feasible engineering controls include the use of a jackhammer equipped with a dust collection system or water delivery system.  NOTE: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

Apr 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(4): The employer did not designate a competent person to make frequent and regular inspections of job sites, materials, and equipment to implement the written exposure control plan.  (a) On or about January 14, 2019; employees were generating visible clouds of dust containing silica while jackhammering cement. Feasible engineering controls include the use of a jackhammer equipped with a dust collection system or water delivery system.  NOTE: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

Apr 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(e)(2): Where respirator use is required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134:    (a) On or about January 14, 2019; employees were generating visible clouds of dust containing silica while jackhammering cement.     (b) On or about January 14, 2019; employees were using a handheld power saw to cut concrete.     NOTE: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

Apr 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to resirable crystalline silica; specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica, including engineering controls, work practices, and respirators to be used; the contents of this section: the identity of the competent person designated by the employer in accordance with paragraph (g)(4) of this section; and the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (h) of this section:     (a) On or about January 14, 2019; employees were generating visible clouds of dust containing silica while jackhammering cement. Feasible engineering controls include the use of a jackhammer equipped with a dust collection system or water delivery system.    NOTE: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.