OSHA Inspection: 3-T MASONRY, INC.

Issued

Jul 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,018 · Current $2,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) 1200 North Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112: On or about May 22, 2023, employees were performing mortar removal activities with handheld grinders and a written respiratory protection program was not established; an employee was wearing a half mask elastomeric respirator.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) 1200 North Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112: On or about May 22, 2023, employees were performing mortar removal activities with handheld grinders and had not been medically cleared by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional (PLHCP); an employee was wearing a half mask elastomeric respirator.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) 1200 North Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112: On or about May 22, 2023, employees were performing mortar removal activities with handheld grinders and were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator; an employee was wearing a half mask elastomeric respirator.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) 1200 North Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112: On or about May 22, 2023, employees were performing mortar removal activities with handheld grinders, which required the use of a respirator, and did not receive comprehensive, understandable training.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

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)  a) 1200 North Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112: On or about May 22, 2023, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica during mortar removal activities and the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 21, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,018 · Current $2,400 Reduced

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) 1200 North Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112: On or about May 22, 2023, employees were performing mortar removal activities with handheld grinders and did not use grinders equipped with commercially available shrouds and dust collection systems and the employer did not alternatively assess the employee exposure of respirable crystalline silica.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 21, 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) 1200 North Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112: On or about May 22, 2023, employees were exposed to respirable crystalline silica during mortar removal activities and the employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Jul 17, 2023

Abate by

Aug 21, 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 the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica:  a) 1200 North Mountain Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112: On or about May 22, 2023, employees who were utilizing handheld grinders during mortar removal activities were not provided with information and training about the hazards of respirable crystalline silica.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.