OSHA Inspection: ROSSI CONTRACTORS, INC.

Issued

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14063.00 · Current $7100.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

A continuing, effective Hearing Conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of 85 decibels (dBA):  An effective hearing conservation program which included noise monitoring, audiometric testing, and training of employees as detailed in the standard was not instituted by Rossi Contractors, Inc.  a)  An employee working next to the Pioneer Horizontal Shaft Impactor Model 5260 was exposed to continuous noise levels  at 148.5%  of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 148.5% is approximately 92.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 453 minutes during one 8-hour shift on October 3, 2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the un-sampled period of time, 27 minutes.  b) An employee working next to the Pioneer Horizontal Shaft Impactor Model 5260 was exposed to continuous noise levels  at 107.8% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 107.8% is approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 440 minutes during one 8-hour shift on October 3, 2023. Zero exposure was assumed for the un-sampled period of time, 40 minutes.  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

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14063.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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.  a) On or about October 3, 2023,  at 201. W Lake St Northlake, IL Rossi Contractors, Inc, did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to wear a 3M 6300 half-face respirator. Laborers were required to wear a 3M 6300 half-face respirator when working in the rock crushing area.  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

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about October 3, 2023, at 201 W. Lake St, Northlake IL, Rossi Contractors Inc, did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator. Laborers were required to use a 3M 6300 half-face respirator when working in the rock crushing area.   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

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function.  a)  On or about October 3, 2023, at 201 W. Lake St, Northlake IL, Rossi Contractors Inc did not ensure that the employees required to use a 3M 6000 half face respirator did not have facial hair that interfered with the seal between the facepiece and the face.   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

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14063.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(d)(1): The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who is or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level.  a)  On or about October 3, 2023, at 201 W. Lake St, Northlake IL, Rossi Contractors Inc, did not assess the exposure of its  employees to respirable crystalline silica when  working next to the Pioneer Horizontal Shaft Impactor Model 5260 rock crusher. One employee was above the action level of 25 mcg/m^3 of respirable crystalline silica.  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

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14063.00 · Current $7000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(f)(2)(i):The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan:  a)  On or about October 3, 2023, at 201 W. Lake St. Northlake IL, Rossi Contractors Inc. ,  did not establish and implement a site specific written exposure control plan that described the control measures and instructions about applying water at flow rates sufficient to minimize the release of visible dust from the Pioneer Horizontal Shaft Impactor Model 5260 rock crusher.  b)  On or about October 3, 2023, at 201 W. Lake St. Northlake IL, Rossi Contractors Inc., did not establish and implement a site specific written exposure control plan that described the housekeeping measures for the Pioneer Horizontal Shaft Impactor Model 5260 rock crusher cab.  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

2023-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14063.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(j)(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). The employer did not ensure that  at least the following hazards were addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects.  a)  On or about October 3, 2023, at 201 W. Lake St, Northlake IL, Rossi Contractors Inc. did not include Respirable Crystalline Silica and its health effects in the company hazard communication program.  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.