OSHA Inspection: STONE CREEK HARDSCAPES & DESIGN, INC.

Issued

Aug 23, 2023

Abate by

Sep 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,018 · Current $2,020 Reduced

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 or about April 8, 2023, and at times prior, three employees used a handheld powered Stihl saw to cut pavers without using an integrated water delivery system Employees were not wearing any respiratory protection. Employee exposure to respirable silica may result in an increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases, including silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.

Issued

Aug 23, 2023

Abate by

Sep 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(iii)(A): The employer did not perform initial monitoring to assess the 8-hour TWA exposure for each employee on the basis of one or more personal breathing zone air samples that reflect the exposures of employees on each shift, for each job classification, in each work area:  a) On or about April 8, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not perform initial monitoring to assess the 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) exposure for each employee exposed to silica while cutting pavers with a handheld powered saw without the use of water and respiratory protection. Employee exposure to respirable silica may result in an increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases, including silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.

Issued

Aug 23, 2023

Abate by

Sep 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan.  a.) On or about and at times prior employees were exposed to silica while cutting pavers to install a driveway using saws without water and nor respiratory protection, and the employer did not have a written exposure control plan established or implemented.

Issued

Aug 23, 2023

Abate by

Sep 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,018 · Current $2,020 Reduced

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 or about April 8, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the written hazard communication program to comply with the hazard communication standard and employees were exposed to silica while cutting pavers with a handheld powered saw. Employee exposure to respirable silica may result in an increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases, including silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.

Issued

Aug 23, 2023

Abate by

Sep 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica:  a) On or about April 8, 2023, and at times prior, the employer did not provide training to employees on the hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica.   Employees were exposed to silica while cutting pavers with a handheld powered saw without the use of an integrated water delivery system. Employee exposure to respirable silica may result in an increased risk of developing serious silica-related diseases, including silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease.