OSHA Inspection: LUCERO POOL PLASTER INC.

Issued

2023-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $4688.00

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 or about June 1, 2023 at 1000 North Avenue, Deerfield IL: Lucero Pool Plaster Inc. did not assess the exposure of an employee mixing over 6000 pounds of of silica-containing concrete.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2023-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4688.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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 or about June 1, 2023, at 1000 North Avenue, Deerfield IL:  the employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard. The employees were pouring approximately  6,000 pounds of silica containing concrete into the mixer without engineering controls or personal protective equipment.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

2023-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9013

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each covered employee could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the information contained in paragraphs (A) - (F) of this section.  a) On or about June 1, 2023, at 1000 North Avenue, Deerfield IL: 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 dumping approximately 6000 pounds of dry concrete into the mixer.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.