OSHA Inspection: NAVARRETE CONSTRUCTION

Issued

May 6, 2025

Abate by

May 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,837 · Current $2,837

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(b)(1)(i):Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or fabricated platform) was not installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights were no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary.  a) 9118 Marston Way, Lot 26: On or about April 9, 2025, and times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards in that their employer allowed employees to walk/work on a scaffold platform that was not fully decked exposing employees to falls of 13 feet, 4 inches to the ground below.

Issued

May 6, 2025

Abate by

May 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.451(g)(1)(vi): Each employee performing overhand bricklaying operations from a supported scaffold was not protected from falling from all open sides and ends of the scaffold (except at the side next to the wall being laid) by the use of a personal fall arrest system or guardrail system (with minimum 200 pound top rail capacity).   a) 9118 Marston Way, Lot 26: On or about April 9, 2025,  and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards in that their employer allowed employees to walk/work on a scaffold platform which was 13 feet, 4 inches to the lower level without fall protection.

Issued

May 6, 2025

Abate by

May 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,128 · Current $2,128

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(i)(2)(i)(A):The employer did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the health hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica:  a) 9118 Marston Way, Lot 26: On or about April 9, 2025, and at times prior, the employer failed to provide employees required to dry cut bricks at the construction site with training on health hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica.

Issued

May 6, 2025

Abate by

May 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:  a) 9118 Marston Way, Lot 26: On or about April 9, 2025, and at times prior, the employer failed to provide his employees required to dry cut bricks at the construction site with information on health hazards associated with respirable crystalline silica.

Issued

May 6, 2025

Abate by

May 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(c)(1):For each employee engaged in a task identified on 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:  a) 9118 Marston Way, Lot 26: On or about April 9, 2025, and at times prior, the employer allowed employees to dry cut bricks using a stationary masonry saw that was not equipped with integrated water delivery system and the employer did not require the employees to wear respirators. Dry cutting bricks generated dust exposing employees to respirable crystalline silica.

Issued

May 6, 2025

Abate by

May 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) 9118 Marston Way, Lot 26: On or about April 9, 2025, and at times prior, the employer failed to assess the exposure of one employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with the standard or follow the methods listed in Table 1, while the employee was dry cutting bricks using a stationary masonry saw.

Issued

May 6, 2025

Abate by

May 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) 9118 Marston Way, Lot 26: On or about April 9, 2025, and at times prior, the employer failed to establish and implement a written exposure control plan for his employees involved in dry cutting bricks using a stationary masonry saw that generated dust exposing employees to respirable crystalline silica.