OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR CONCRETE, LLC

Issued

Feb 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $2,813 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.501(b)(10):"Roofing work on Low-slope roofs." Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems.  a) Jobsite location: 9815 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19114 - On or about August 5, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that an employee conducting masonry operations from the roof of a commercial building, approximately 13  feet above ground level, was protected from falls by the use of a fall protection system.

Issued

Feb 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,688 · Current $2,813 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1053(b)(4): Ladder(s) were used for purposes other than the purpose for which they were designed:  a) Jobsite location: 9815 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19114 - On or about August 5, 2022, the employer permitted employees to utilize a 6 foot self-supporting ladder in a manner other than the purpose for which it was designed, thus exposing them to slip and fall hazards of up to approximately 13 feet. The employees used the ladder in a closed position to access the roof of a building from the back of a truck.

Issued

Feb 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $1,607 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training would be met.  a) Jobsite location: 9815 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19114 - On or about August 5, 2022, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program. Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Crystalline Silica Quartz contained in the mortar used for masonry activities.

Issued

Feb 1, 2023

Abate by

Feb 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  a) Jobsite location: 9815 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19114 - On or about August 5, 2022, the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Crystalline Silica Quartz  contained in mortar used during masonry activities.