OSHA Inspection: LEMAC MINE SERVICE INC.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $1404.00 Reduced

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:  (a) Abrasive Blasting Area:  On August 10, 2021 and times prior, the employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required to wear a Bullard supplied air respirator blasting helmet while conducting abrasive blasting operations.      (b) Painting Area:  On August 10, 2021 and times prior, the employer did not implement a written respiratory protection program for employees who are required to wear a 3M 6502 half mask air purifying respirator while conducting painting operations.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace  (a) Abrasive Blasting Area:  On August 10, 2021 and times prior, an employee was required to wear a Bullard supplied air respirator abrasive blast helmet while conducting abrasive blasting operations. The employer has not ensured that the employee had a medical evaluation prior to the required respirator use.  (b) Painting Area:  On August 10, 2021 and times prior, an employee was required to wear a 3M 6502 half mask air purifying respirator while conducting painting operations. The employer has not ensured that the employee had a medical evaluation prior to the required respirator use.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator is fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter:  (a) Painting Area:  On August 10, 2021 and times prior, an employee was required to wear a 3M 6502 half mask air purifying respirator while conducting painting operations. The employer has not ensured that the employee was fit tested prior to the required respirator use.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $1404.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iii):  Compressors used to supply breathing air did not have suitable in-line air-purifying sorbent beds and filters to further ensure breathing air quality:  (a) Abrasive Blasting Area:  On July 20, 2021 and times prior, an employee conducts abrasive blasting while wearing a Bullard supplied air respirator abrasive blasting helmet. The breathing air was supplied by a Diversified Air Systems oil lubricated compressor.  There were no in-line air purifying sorbent beds or filters to ensure breathing air quality.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both:  (a) Abrasive Blasting Area:  On July 20, 2021 and times prior, an employee conducts abrasive blasting while wearing a Bullard supplied air respirator abrasive blasting helmet. The breathing air was supplied by a Diversified Air Systems oil lubricated compressor.  The compressor was not equipped with a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm, or both, to monitor carbon monoxide levels.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2340.00 · Current $1404.00 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) Abrasive Blasting Area:  On July 20, 2021 and times prior, employees used industrial quartz which contains crystalline silica during abrasive blasting operations.  The employer did not conduct an initial assessment to determine employees' exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Issued

2021-09-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   (a)  Facility Wide:  On August 10, 2021 and times prior to, employees conduct painting and abrasive blasting.  The employer has not developed a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to paint vapors and airborne particulates during painting and abrasive blasting operations.     ABATEMENT NOTE:  A written program shall include a description of how the criteria for the following will be met:  1.        Labeling and other forms of warnings;  2.        Safety Data Sheets;  3.        Employee information and training.      Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and the availability of safety data sheets must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.