OSHA Inspection: PETER BAKER & SON CO.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $5,500 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(d)(3)(iv): Where the most recent exposure monitoring indicated that employee exposures were above the PEL, the employer did not repeat such monitoring within three months of the most recent monitoring:  a) On or about April 10, 2024, at the address mentioned above, Peter Baker & Son Co., did not  conduct repeat monitoring when the most recent exposure monitoring for employees working next to the Tel Smith Portable Plant (Serial Number 505 M2429) indicated employee exposures above the PEL.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 13, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $5,500 Reduced

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 April 10, 2024, at the address mentioned above, Peter Baker & Son Co.,  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 Tel Smith  Portable Plant Serial Number 505 M2429.  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

Aug 13, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,074 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i): The establishment had 20 or more employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date:  a) On or about April 10, 2024, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent for calendar year 2023 by March 2, 2024. The establishment employed 70 employees and was classified with NAICS code 212319 during calendar year 2023.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.