OSHA Inspection: JOON HONG DBA REBORN HOME IMPROVEMENTS INC.

Issued

Aug 24, 2023

Abate by

Sep 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $376 · Current $376

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  Joon Hong dba Reborn Home Improvements Inc., failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:  Citation Number          Item Number          Abatement Date 01                                        01-a                            06/30/2023 01                                        01-b                            06/30/2023 01                                        01-c                             06/30/2023 01                                        02-a                             06/30/2023 01                                        02-b                             06/30/2023 01                                        02-c                              06/30/2023  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 5, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.59: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1200 of this chapter.  29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met:  a) On March 15, 2023, at 2602 Farnsworth Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following:  1) Requirement for labeling and other forms of warning; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Employee information and training; 4) A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace;  5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and  6) Methods to provide other employer(s) access to safety data sheet; information on any precautionary measures and the labeling system used in the workplace.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to respirable crystalline silica when cutting fiber-cement boards (HardiePlank� HZ5� Lap Siding) using a Silk SPT67M8-01 handheld power saw, a RYOBI RTS12 table saw and RYOBI miter saw.

Issued

Jun 5, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(i)(1): The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200):    a) On March 15, 2023, at 2602 Farnsworth Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062, the employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard. Employees were exposed to crystalline silica when cutting fiber-cement boards containing up to 30% crystalline silica (Quartz).

Issued

Jun 5, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the information contained in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)(A)-(i)(2)(i)(F) of this standard.   a) On March 15, 2023, at 2602 Farnsworth Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062, the employer did not ensure that each employee was trained on the health hazards associated with silica, specific tasks where exposure could occur, protective measures including respiratory protection, work practices, and engineering controls, and the purpose of the medical surveillance program. Employees were exposed to crystalline silica when cutting fiber-cement boards containing up to 30% crystalline silica (Quartz).

Issued

Jun 5, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,349 · Current $3,349

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified on Table 1, the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for the task on Table 1, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.  a) On March 15, 2023, at 2602 Farnsworth Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062,  the employer did not fully and properly implement engineering controls and work practices, as specified in Table 1 when using a handheld power saw, Silk SPT67M8-01, to cut fiber-cement boards containing up to 30% crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with a commercially available dust collection system.

Issued

Jun 5, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(d)(2)(i): 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)(ii) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(2)(iii) of this section:  a) On March 15, 2023, at 2602 Farnsworth Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062, the employer did not assess the exposure of employee(s) exposed to respirable crystalline silica when operating a handheld power saw, Silk SPT67M8-01, to cut fiber-cement boards containing up to 30% crystalline silica (Quartz).  b) On March 15, 2023, at 2602 Farnsworth Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062, the employer did not assess the exposure of employee(s) exposed to respirable crystalline silica when operating an electric table saw, RYOBI RTS12, to cut fiber-cement boards containing up to 30% crystalline silica (Quartz).  c) On March 15, 2023, at 2602 Farnsworth Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062, the employer did not assess the exposure of employee(s) exposed to respirable crystalline silica when operating an electric miter saw, RYOBI, to cut fiber-cement boards containing up to 30% crystalline silica (Quartz).

Issued

Jun 5, 2023

Abate by

Jun 30, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan:  a) On March 15, 2023, at 2602 Farnsworth Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062, the employer did not establish and implement a site specific written exposure control plan that outlined at least the following elements: descriptions of the tasks that can expose employees to silica, descriptions of the work practices, respiratory protection, engineering controls, description of housekeeping measures, and if necessary, procedures to limit access to areas to reduce employee exposure to crystalline silica. Employee(s) were exposed to dust containing up to 30% crystalline silica (Quartz) when cutting fiber-cement boards.