OSHA Inspection: UNITED BUILDERS GROUP CO.

Issued

Aug 18, 2025

Abate by

Sep 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $478 · Current $478

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:   United Builders Group Co., failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:   Citation Number            Item Number                    Abatement Date  01                                01a                                   07/08/2025  01                                01b                                   07/08/2025  01                                01c                                   07/08/2025  01                                03                                     07/08/2025  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,282 · Current $7,282

Hazardous substances S103

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 described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met:  a)  On or about March 13, 2025, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 that describes 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.  Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals while cutting bricks containing up to 20% silica (quartz).  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

Jun 10, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(i)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (i)(2) of this section:  a) On or about March 13, 2025, United Builders Group Co.  did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Employees were exposed to up to 20% crystalline silica when cutting bricks  using a STIHL TS 410 handheld power saw.  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, or written records.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 March 13, 2025,  at the above mentioned address,  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 identity of the competent person. Employees were exposed to crystalline silica when dry cutting bricks containing up 20% crystalline silica (Quartz).  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

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,282 · Current $7,282

Hazardous substances S103

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 or about March 13, 2025 at the above mentioned address, employees of United Builders Group Co. did not implement engineering controls and work practices as specified in Table 1. Employees used a Stihl TS-410 saw to cut bricks containing up to 20% of respirable crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with a water delivery system that supplies a continuous stream or spray of water at the point of impact or a tool equipped with a commercially available shroud and dust collection system.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S103

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 March 13, 2025  at the above mentioned address, United Builders Group Co. did not assess the exposure of employees to respirable crystalline silica when cutting bricks containing up to 20% respirable crystalline silica (Quartz).  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 10, 2025

Abate by

Jul 8, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,282 · Current $7,282

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(g)(1):The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan that consists at least the following elements:  (i) A description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; (ii) A description of the engineering controls used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; (iii) A description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica ; and (iv)  A description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica and their level of exposure.  a)   On or about March 13, 2025  at the above mentioned address, United Builders Group Co. did not develop and implement a Silica Exposure Control Plan with an accurate description of all the tasks in the workplace that involved exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Employees were exposed to dust containing up to 20% respirable crystalline silica (Quartz) when cutting bricks.  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, or written records.