OSHA Inspection: THE CUTTING EDGE OF PALATINE, INC.

Issued

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3349.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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) On August 8, 2023, at 2 Wakefield Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 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.  Employee(s) were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to respirable crystalline silica when cutting paving stones containing up to 3% of crystalline silica (Quartz).  No abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 8, 2023, at 2 Wakefield Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 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 paving stones containing up to 3% crystalline silica (Quartz).  No abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 8, 2023, at 2 Wakefield Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 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 paving stones containing up to 3% crystalline silica (Quartz).  No abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2846.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1): For each employee engaged in a task identified in 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 August 8, 2023, at 2 Wakefield Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, the employer did not fully and properly implement engineering controls and work practices, as specified in Table 1 when using a handheld power saw, TS 420 STIHL Cutquik�, to cut paving stones containing up to 3% of crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with an integrated water delivery system that continuously feeds water to the blade.   No abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 8, 2023, at 2 Wakefield Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, the employer did not assess the exposure of employee(s) exposed to respirable crystalline silica when operating a handheld power saw, TS 420 STIHL Cutquik�, to cut paving stones containing up to 3% of crystalline silica (Quartz).  No abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2023-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 August 8, 2023, at 2 Wakefield Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 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 3% crystalline silica (Quartz) when cutting paving stones with a handheld power saw.   No abatement certification is required for this item.