OSHA Inspection: OHIO STATE HOME SERVICES, INC.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6464.00 · Current $3232.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(e)(2):Where respirator use is required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134:  Ohio State Home Services, Inc. doing business as Ohio State Waterproofing at the jobsite 39121 McIntosh Point Avon, Ohio:  On or about March 14, 2024, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program when respirators were required to be worn. Employees were required to wear negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter as an integral part of the facepiece, DuraMask 1895N Particulate Respirators, while operating a Hilti jackhammer were exposed to hazards associated with crystalline silica such as, but not limited to, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances S103

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:  Ohio State Home Services, Inc. doing business as Ohio State Waterproofing at the jobsite 39121 McIntosh Point Avon, Ohio:  On or about March 14, 2024, the employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees required to wear negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter as an integral part of the facepiece, DuraMask 1895N Particulate Respirators. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with wearing a negative pressure respirator such as, but not limited to, aggravation of pulmonary issues, such as asthma, emphysema, and aggravate claustrophobia, all contributing to negative health effects.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances S103

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:   Ohio State Home Services, Inc. doing business as Ohio State Waterproofing at the jobsite 39121 McIntosh Point Avon, Ohio:  On or about March 14, 2024, the employer did not fit test those employees who were required to wear negative pressure particulate respirators with a filter as an integral part of the facepiece. Employees required to wear DuraMask 1895N particulate respirators while operating a Hilti jackhammer were exposed to hazards associated with crystalline silica such as, but not limited to, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances S103

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:    Ohio State Home Services, Inc. doing business as Ohio State Waterproofing at the jobsite 39121 McIntosh Point Avon, Ohio:  On or about March 14, 2024, the employer did not provide effective training to employees who were required to wear negative pressure particulate respirators with a filter as an integral part of the facepiece. Employees required to wear DuraMask 1895N particulate respirators while operating a Hilti jackhammer were exposed to hazards associated with crystalline silica such as, but not limited to, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6464.00 · Current $3232.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(h)(1)(i):The employer did not make medical surveillance available at no cost to the employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who was required under this section to use a respirator for 30 or more days per year:  Ohio State Home Services, Inc. doing business as Ohio State Waterproofing at the jobsite 39121 McIntosh Point Avon, Ohio:  On or about March 14, 2024, the employer to did not make available to employees, who were required to wear a respirator for more than 30 days per year under 29 CFR 1926.1153, medical examinations consisting of:  - A medical and work history, with emphasis on: past, present, and anticipated exposure to respirable crystalline silica, dust, and other agents affecting the respiratory system; any history of respiratory system dysfunction, including signs and symptoms of respiratory disease (e.g., shortness of breath, cough, wheezing); history of tuberculosis; and smoking status and history; - A physical examination with special emphasis on the respiratory system; - A chest X-ray; - A pulmonary function test; - Testing for latent tuberculosis infection; and - Any other tests deemed appropriate by the PLHCP.  Employees required to wear negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter as an integral part of the facepiece, DuraMask 1895N Particulate Respirators, while operating a Hilti jackhammer were exposed to hazards associated with crystalline silica such as, but not limited to, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Issued

2024-05-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances S103

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:   Ohio State Home Services, Inc. doing business as Ohio State Waterproofing at the jobsite 39121 McIntosh Point Avon, Ohio:  On or about March 14, 2024, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements outlining: (1) the selection of respirators for use, (2) medical evaluations of employees, (3) fit testing procedures, (4) cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators, (5) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed, (6) training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance, and (7) procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Employees required to wear negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter as an integral part of the facepiece, DuraMask 1895N Particulate Respirators, while operating a Hilti jackhammer were exposed to hazards associated with crystalline silica such as, but not limited to, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath and chest pain.