SLIDELL, LA —
OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL SPECIALTY AGGREGATES, LLC
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of NATIONAL SPECIALTY AGGREGATES, LLC in 37210 BEN THOMAS RD., SLIDELL, LA 70460 (NAICS 423320). OSHA activity number 345050231.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- NATIONAL SPECIALTY AGGREGATES, LLC
- Site address
- 37210 BEN THOMAS RD.
- City
- SLIDELL
- State
- LA
- ZIP
- 70460
- Mailing
- 37210 BEN THOMAS RD., SLIDELL, LA 70460
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423320
- Employees
- 20
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
13 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.1053 C
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(c):The employer did not ensure that no employee was exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 g/m3, calculated as an 8-hour TWA. a) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees ( Forklift Operator/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 149.06mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet. b) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (QC/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 75.2mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet. c) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 176.3mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.1053 F01
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(1):The employer did not use engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica to or below the PEL, unless the employer can demonstrate that such controls are not feasible. a) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler Machine, employees (Forklift Operator/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentration of 149 mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles aggregate and stacking bags on a pallet without having adequate Engineering Controls established throughout facility to reduce the Silica exposure to below the PEL. b) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler Machine, employees (Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 176.3mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without having adequate Engineering Controls established throughout the facility to reduce the Silica exposure to below the PEL. c) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (QC/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 75.2mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without having adequate Engineering Controls established throughout facility to reduce the Silica exposure to below the PEL.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.134 A01
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $3,823
General-duty citation text
1910.134(a)(1) When effective engineering controls were not feasible or while they were being instituted, appropriate respirators were not used pursuant to the requirements of 29 CFR a) On or about December 02, 2020, throughout the facility, the use of respirators was not enforced in areas where employees were exposed or potentially exposed to elevated levels of respirable Silica.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3822.7
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1053 D01
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $3,823 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1):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) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section. a) On or about December 02, 2020, throughout the facility, employees (Forklift Operator/Laborer) were exposed to silica above the PEL in concentration of 149mcg/m3 filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles aggregate and stacking bags on a pallet without an assessment of their personal exposure. b) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 176.3mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet. c) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (QC/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 75.2mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3822.7
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.1053 D03 I
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(3)(i):The employer did not perform initial monitoring to assess the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee on the basis of one or more personal breathing zone air samples that reflect the exposures of employees on each shift, for each job classification, in each work area. a) On or about December 02, 2020, throughout the facility, employees (Forklift Operator/Laborer) were exposed to Crystalline Silica above the PEL in concentration of 149 mcg/m3, filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles aggregate and stacking bags on a pallet without wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (Respirators) throughout the duration of the day. b) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 176.3mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet. c) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (QC/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 75.2mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1053 E01
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(e)(1): The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica was, or could have been reasonably expected to be, in excess of the PEL. a) On or about December 02, 2020, throughout the facility, employees (Forklift Operator/Laborer) were exposed to Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 149mcg/m3 filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles aggregate and stacking bags on a pallet without having an established regulated area. b) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 176.3mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without having an established regulated area. c) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees were (QC/Laborer) exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 75.2mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without having an established regulated area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.1053 F02 I
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(2)(i):The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan. a) On or about December 02, 2020, throughout the facility, employees Forklift (Operator/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Silica in concentration of 149mcg/m3 filling bags of gravel/sand aggregate and stacking bags on a pallet without a Written Control Plan b) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 176.3mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without a Written Control Plan. c) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (QC/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 75.2mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without a Written Control Plan.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.1053 H01
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1):The employer allowed dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica and wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure were feasible. a) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine and throughout facility, employees ( Forklift Operator/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in that they dry swept dust that contained silica.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $1000
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.1053 I01 I
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(i)(1)(i): The employer shall make medical surveillance available at no cost to the employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who will be occupationally exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level for 30 or more days per year. a) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees ( Forklift Operator/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 149mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without being provided with medical surveillance. b) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (QC/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 176.3mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without being provided with medical surveillance. c) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 75.2mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without being provided with medical surveillance.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.1053 I02
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Jun 23, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(i)(2): The employer did not make available an initial (baseline) medical examination within 30 days after initial assignment when the employee had not received a medical examination that meets the requirements of this section within the last three years. a) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees ( Forklift Operator/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 149mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without being provided a baseline medical examination within 30 days of initial assignment. b) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (QC/Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 176.3mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without being provided a baseline medical examination within 30 days of initial assignment. c) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filler machine, employees (Laborer) were exposed to airborne Crystalline Silica in concentrations of 75.2mcg/m3 while filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles and stacking bags on a pallet without being provided a baseline medical examination within 30 days of initial assignment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.1053 J01
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $5,461 · Current $3,823 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(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). a) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filling Machine and Throughout the facility, employees were filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles that contained silica and stacking bags on a pallet without Crystalline Silica being included in the HAZCOM program.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3822.7
- — Z (S) $5461
1910.1053 J03 I
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following: (A) the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (B) specific tasks in the workplace that could result in exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (C) specific measures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to respirable crystalline silica, including engineering controls, work practices, and respirators to be used; (D) the contents of this section; and, (E) the purpose and a description of the medical surveillance program required by paragraph (i) of this section. a) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filling Machine and Throughout the facility, employees were filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles that contained silica and stacking bags on a pallet without being trained on the hazards, use of respirators, or purpose description of medical surveillance program.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H02 II
- Issued
- May 27, 2021
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(ii):The employer did not provide information to the employees on operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals were present. a) On or about December 02, 2020, at the Aggregate Filling Machine and Throughout the facility, employees were filling bags of gravel/sand/pebbles, dry sweeping dust, and stacking bags on a pallet that contained silica without being trained on the hazards of crystalline silica.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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