OSHA Inspection: PROCUT & CORE

Issued

2023-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2009.00 · Current $1205.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(i)(1):Communication of respirable crystalline silica hazards to employees-Hazard communication. The employer shall include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of crystalline silica and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (i)(2) of this section. The employer shall ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects:  Building X4817, 4719 Spartan Way, Fort Bragg, NC:  On or about January 11, 2023, the employer did not establish and maintain a hazard communication program that explained the hazards associated with exposure to silica dust along with maintaining the safety data sheets and conducting training.  Silica dust is a carcinogen.   ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2023-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(g)(1):Written exposure control plan. The employer shall establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contains at least the following elements outlined in sections g(1)(i-iv)   :  Building X4817, 4719 Spartan Way, Fort Bragg, NC:  On or about January 11, 2023, the employer did not establish and maintain a silica exposure control plan that explained how jobsite silica hazards will be evaluated and controlled using at least the following required program elements:   1.  A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; 2.  A description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; 3.  A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica; and 4.  A description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors.  Corrected During Inspection