OSHA Inspection: ON POINT BLASTING

Issued

2020-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 October 7, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to undue physiological stress when abrasive blasting  while wearing a respirator without a written respiratory protection program that covers elements such as, but not limited to: respirator selection, medical evaluation of employees, fit testing of employees, and training.

Issued

2020-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(i): Selection of appropriate respirators was not based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker was exposed and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:   On or about October 7, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to an inhalation hazard when abrasive blasting brick containing silica while wearing organic vapor cartridges that were not appropriate for the respiratory hazard the employee was exposed to.