OSHA Inspection: MORRIS & ASSOCIATES MASONRY, INC.

Issued

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,932 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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)   Morris & Associates Masonry Inc., at 8875 W 116th Cir, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before March 19, 2019,  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 following chemicals: Boral Best CMU Block, Spec Mix grout/core fill, Quikcrete Masonry Mortars, Galvanized steel wire products, Prosco Sure Klean Vana Trol, Diesel, Gasoline.      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

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)   Morris & Associates Masonry Inc., at 8875 W 116th Cir, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before March 19, 2019, 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 following chemicals: Boral Best CMU Block, Spec Mix grout/core fill, Quikcrete Masonry Mortars, Galvanized steel wire products, Prosco Sure Klean Vana Trol, Diesel, Gasoline.      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

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 nor ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects:    (a)   Morris & Associates Masonry Inc., at 8875 W 116th Cir, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before March 19, 2019, 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 following chemicals: Boral Best CMU Block, Spec Mix grout/core fill, Quikcrete Masonry Mortars, Galvanized steel wire products, Prosco Sure Klean Vana Trol, Diesel, Gasoline.

Issued

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,449 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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)   Morris & Associates Masonry Inc., at 8875 W 116th Cir, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before March 19, 2019,  the employer was having workers mix mortar and grout in large scale mixers that contained crystalline silica.  No personal air monitoring had been conducted by the employer to assess compliance with the standard.  The mortar and grout mixing are not listed as a task in 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

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 10, 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 that contains required elements:      (a)   Morris & Associates Masonry Inc., at 8875 W 116th Cir, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before March 19, 2019,  the employer was having workers cut blocks and mix mortar and grout in large scale mixers that contained crystalline silica.  The written silica control plan did not list engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection, housekeeping measures, or procedures used to restrict access to work area.  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:  A written exposure control plan 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;  (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.

Issued

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 10, 2019

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:    (a)   Morris & Associates Masonry Inc., at 8875 W 116th Cir, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before March 19, 2019,  the employer did not provide a medical evaluation before requiring employees to wear a filtering face piece respirator (dust mask) in the workplace.  Employees were instructed to wear the filtering face piece respirator while exposed to crystalline silica dust during mortar and grout mixing.  This exposed employees to the physiological stress of wearing a respirator.     Note:  The requirements applicable to construction work under 1926.103 are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter.

Issued

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i):  The employer did not obtain from the physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) a written recommendation regarding the employees ability to use the respirator:    (a)   Morris & Associates Masonry Inc., at 8875 W 116th Cir, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before March 19, 2019,  the employer did not obtain a written recommendation from a PLHCP before requiring employees to wear a filtering face piece respirator (dust mask) in the workplace.  Employees were instructed to fill out the confidential medical questionnaire which was signed by the employee and supervisor but not transmitted to a PLHCP for evaluation and subsequent recommendation.  Employees were instructed to wear the filtering face piece respirator while exposed to crystalline silica dust during mortar and grout mixing.  This exposed employees to the physiological stress of wearing a respirator.     Note:  The requirements applicable to construction work under 1926.103 are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter.

Issued

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter:    (a)   Morris & Associates Masonry Inc., at 8875 W 116th Cir, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before March 19, 2019,  the employer did not perform a fit test prior to requiring employees to wear a filtering face piece respirator (dust mask) in the workplace.  Employees were instructed to wear the filtering face piece respirator while exposed to crystalline silica dust during mortar and grout mixing.  This exposed employees to the physiological stress of wearing a respirator.     Note:  The requirements applicable to construction work under 1926.103 are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.134 of this chapter.

Issued

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jul 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator's performance was evaluated at least once every three years:    (a)   Morris & Associates Masonry Inc., at 8875 W 116th Cir, Broomfield, CO 80021:  On or before March 19, 2019,  the employer did not ensure that the two onsite employees who operated a rough terrain forklift to lift supplies and materials were certified in the last three years. The paperwork for both employees listed 2013 certification dates.  This exposed employees to struck-by hazards due to improper equipment operations.     Note:  The requirements applicable to construction work under 1926.602(d) are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.178 of this chapter.