OSHA Inspection: SUFFOLK EXCAVATING AND DRAINAGE, INC.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:  a) At the worksite, 92 Fort Salonga Rd., Northport, NY,  the employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to,  Oatey cement and primer containing, methyl ethyl ketone  and acetone; on or about 11/9/21.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this standard in according with 29 CFR 1903.19.  ABATEMENT NOTE:  The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:       a.  Labeling and other forms or warning:           Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous           chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,           and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer           or other responsible party;       b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in           workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's           written Hazard Communication Program;       c.   Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all materials used by           employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available           all employee(s) on all shifts.       d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program           must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication           Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:            Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence           or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.           The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.            The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,           specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency           procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program           including an explanation of the labeling systems used,            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the           appropriate hazard information;       e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non           routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program           and       f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be           made available upon request.   For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication      Program must also specifically address how:       a.   Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job           site will be provided to other employers in the event the other           employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.       b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of           any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect           employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable           emergencies.       c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)           of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area:  a) At the worksite, 92 Fort Salonga Rd., Northport, NY,  the employer did not  provide  Safety Data Sheets for employees, such as, but not limited to,  Oatey cement and primer containing, methyl ethyl ketone  and acetone; on or about 11/9/21.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this standard in according with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2022-05-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) At the worksite, 92 Fort Salonga Rd., Northport, NY, Employees were exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, Oatey cement and primer containing, methyl ethyl ketone and acetone, and were not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to these chemicals; on or about 11/9/2021.  Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this standard in according with 29 CFR 1903.19.