OSHA Inspection: NY ASPHALT INC.

Issued

2021-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6827.00 · Current $6827.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(c)(1): Specified exposure control methods. For each employee engaged in a task identified in Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task in Table 1:  a)Work-site-Sidewalk between 108 Beach street and 108-06 Shore Front Parkway; Employees cutting concrete using STIHL handheld power saws failed to maintain a continuous stream or spray of water at the point of impact to minimize airborne crystalline silica; on or about 4/8/2021.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Work-site - Sidewalk between 108 Beach and 108-06 Shore Front Parkway:  Employees cutting a concrete sidewalk using STIHL handheld power saws without proper engineering controls were exposed to respirable crystalline silica without an exposure assessment by the employer; on or about 4/8/2021.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2021-09-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the information contained in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)(A)-(i)(2)(i)(F) of this standard.  a) Work-site- Beach 108 Street and 108-06 Shore Front Parkway;  employees cutting concrete in a sidewalk using  STIHL handheld power saws were exposed to respirable crystalline silica without ensuring employees could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of silica hazards; on or about 4/8/2021.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.