OSHA Inspection: PHILLIPS HARDY INC

Issued

Jul 30, 2021

Abate by

Aug 25, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,778 · Current $8,778

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(c)(1):Specified exposure control methods. For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer shall 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) At a worksite located at Blue Ridge Boulevard & Highway 78 Bridge, Independence, MO; An employee was exposed to silica respiratory hazards when operating a handheld cutting saw.  The operator was using the saw outdoors for under 4 hours a shift without a integrated water delivery system that continuously feeds water to the blade.

Issued

Jul 30, 2021

Abate by

Aug 25, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(c)(2)(ii):Water was not applied at flow rates sufficient to minimize release of visible dust for tasks performed using wet methods:  a) At a worksite located at Blue Ridge Boulevard & Highway 78 Bridge, Independence, MO; An employee was exposed to silica respiratory hazards when operating a handheld cutting saw.  The operator was using the saw without a integrated water delivery system, allowing for release of visible dust.