OSHA Inspection: OMAR PENALOZA BENITO

Issued

Jan 30, 2023

Abate by

Feb 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

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:(Construction Reference: 1926.59)  At jobsite located at 827 Hemlock St Gardner, Kansas: Employees engaged in residential construction framing activities utilizing hazardous chemicals were exposed to health hazards in that a written Hazard Communication Program had not been developed or implemented in the following instances:  1. Residential construction framing activities utilizing DAP SMARTBOND subfloor construction adhesive as floor and ceiling adhesive was found on jobsite at location above. Exposure to DAP SMARTBOND subfloor construction adhesive could result in eye pain or irritation, watering and redness. If inhaled, reduced fetal weight, increase in fetal deaths and skeletal malformations of the fetus could result in pregnant women. If in contact with skin, skin irritation, redness, dryness cracking could result. If ingested, reduced fetal weight, increase in fetal deaths and skeletal malformations of the fetus could result in pregnant women. This hazardous chemical is known to be a human carcinogen.

Issued

Jan 30, 2023

Abate by

Feb 24, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,009 · Current $2,009

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  At 827 Hemlock St, Gardner , KS 66030, employees engaged in construction activities were exposed to health hazards in that they were not provided access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on hazardous chemicals at the construction site where construction adhesives in the form of DAP Smart Bond adhesive were present. Residential construction framing activities utilizing DAP SMARTBOND subfloor construction adhesive as floor and ceiling adhesive was found on jobsite at location above. Exposure to DAP SMARTBOND subfloor construction adhesive could result in eye irritation, pain, tears, swelling, redness and blurred vision. If inhaled, vapors could cause irritation of the nose, lungs and respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapors in high concentration may cause shortness of breath (lung edema). Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. If in contact with skin, irritation, dermatitis, drying and defatting could result. If ingested, it could be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Ingestion of this chemical could result in gastrointestinal disturbances with dizziness and central nervous system depression. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause skin, respiratory, kidney and liver damage. May cause kidney and liver damage as well as developmental and reproductive toxicity. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of solvent vapors may cause irregular heartbeat.