OSHA Inspection: HOLCOMB MASONRY CO

Issued

May 6, 2019

Abate by

May 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,273 · Current $680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    1) On April 16, 2019, and at prior times, an extension cord used to power a masonry saw had strain relief that was pulled loose from the plug.

Issued

May 6, 2019

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $850 Reduced

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:     1) On or about April 16, 2019, and at prior times, an employee used stationary masonry saws to cut masonry blocks.  The employer did not ensure employees used saws equipped with integrated water delivery systems, per the engineering and work practice controls listed in table 1.

Issued

May 6, 2019

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:      1) On April 16, 2019, and at prior times, an employee used stationary masonry saws to cut masonry blocks.  The employer was not following the control measures listed in table 1 of this standard, and did not assess the respirable crystalline silica exposure of the employees.

Issued

May 6, 2019

Abate by

May 31, 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:    1) On April 16, 2019, and at prior times, an employee used stationary masonry saws to cut masonry blocks.  The employer had not implemented an exposure control plan, including the elements required by paragraph (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(iv) of this section.

Issued

May 6, 2019

Abate by

May 31, 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:    1) On April 16, 2019, and at prior times, employees used stationary masonry saws to cut masonry blocks.  The employer had not designated a competent person who had the knowledge and authorization to take prompt corrective measures and to implement required engineering controls.

Issued

May 6, 2019

Abate by

May 31, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee is trained in accordance with the provisions of the Hazard Communication Standard and paragraph (i)(2) of this section:     1) On or about April 16, 2019, and at prior times, an employee used stationary masonry saws to cut masonry blocks.  The employer did not ensure employees were aware of crystalline silica content in the masonry blocks and did not ensure that employees knew which tasks in the workplace could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica.