OSHA Inspection: MARCOS PAINTING

Issued

2020-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $1041.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

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 March 5th, 2020, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not established a written Respiratory Protection Program for workers required to wear filtering facepiece respirators, exposing workers to the hazards of aggravation of a cardiac or pulmonary disorder, dermatitis, ingestion of a hazardous chemical, or transmittal of disease.

Issued

2020-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $1041.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  On or about March 5th, 2020, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not have a written Hazard Communication Program in place to address workers' usage of hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to paints and silica-containing joint compounds, exposing workers to the hazards of contact with or inhalation of hazardous chemicals.  Required program elements that were not developed or implemented include, but are not limited to, the following: 1910.1200(g): Safety data sheets 1910.1200(h): Employee information and training