OSHA Inspection: R.E.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $2,842

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: (Construction Reference 1926.103)   (a) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer did not ensure that each employee that was required to use a respirator for work activities such as cutting concrete, was medically evaluated prior to using the respirator.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting face-piece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): (Construction Reference 1926.103)   (a) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer did not ensure that an employee using a respirator while cutting concrete was fit tested prior to using the respirator.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of at least the following elements: Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator; What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are; How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions; How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator; What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator, and How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators:  (a) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer did not ensure that each employee required to use a respirator received the necessary training on the use, care and storage of the respirator.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program, where employee work activities included the potential exposure to crystalline silica, from dry-cutting concrete, as well as cement and fuel.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $2,842 · Current $0 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:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer did not ensure that the cut-off-saw was used with an integrated water delivery system that continuously feeds water to the blade to minimize an employee exposure to crystalline silica dust.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 7, 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 was 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) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer did not ensure that an assessment of each employee exposed to crystalline silica while cutting concrete at 90 Industrial Circle, Lincoln RI, was performed to determine if the exposure was at or above the action level.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for the required use of respirators by employees.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 7, 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) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer did not ensure that a written exposure control plan was developed and implemented regarding the potential exposure to crystalline silica to employees.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(h)(1)(i): The employer did not make medical surveillance available at no cost to the employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who was required under this section to use a respirator for 30 or more days per year:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer did not ensure that medical surveillance was provided to employees who are required to utilize a respirator for 30 or more days per year.

Issued

Sep 23, 2019

Abate by

Nov 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 9/3/2019, the employer did not ensure that employees received training on the potential hazards of exposure to crystalline silica.