OSHA Inspection: WISCONSIN INDUSTRIAL FLOORS, INC.

Issued

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2838.00 · Current $1418.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met: [Construction Reference 29 CFR 1926.59]  On June 9, 2025, at a worksite located at 224 State Street in Oshkosh, WI; the employer did not implement a written exposure control plan when an employee was profiling concrete joints utilizing an angle-grinder with diamond blades, which could generate airborne respirable crystalline silica (RCS).  All provisions of 29 CFR 1910.1200(e) through (h) must be contained in a written hazard communication program. Key elements include but are not limited to the following:  1) List of hazardous chemicals 2) Complete and accessible SDS collection 3) Non-routine tasks 4) Container labeling 5) Employee information and training

Issued

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 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 shall establish and implement a written exposure control plan that contains at least the following elements:  On June 9, 2025, at a worksite located at 224 State Street in Oshkosh, WI; the employer did not implement a written exposure control plan when an employee was profiling concrete joints utilizing an angle-grinder with diamond blades, which could generate airborne respirable crystalline silica (RCS).  All provisions of 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(i) through (iv) must be contained in a written exposure control plan. Key elements include but are not limited to the following:  1) Description of workplace tasks that involve RCS. 2) Description of engineering/work practice controls and respirator protection for tasks. 3) Description of housekeeping measured to limit RCS exposure. 4) Description of procedures to limit workplace access and number of employees exposed to RCS.

Issued

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(i)(1): Communication of respirable crystalline silica hazards to employees-Hazard communication. The employer shall include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200). The employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of crystalline silica and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (i)(2) of this section. The employer shall ensure that at least the following hazards are addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects:  On June 9, 2025, at a worksite located at 224 State Street in Oshkosh, WI; the employer did not communicate and did not ensure employees received communication on the hazards of RCS including the hazards of cancer, lung effect, immune system effect and kidney effect when the employees were profiling concrete joints utilizing an angle-grinder with diamond blades, which could generate airborne respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

Issued

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 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 shall ensure that each employee covered by this section can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the information contained in subparagraphs (i)(2)(A) through (F):  On June 9, 2025, at a worksite located at 224 State Street in Oshkosh, WI; the employer did not provide information and training to employees who were profiling concrete joints utilizing an angle-grinder with diamond blades, which could generate airborne respirable crystalline silica (RCS).  Information and training shall include, but is not limited to the following: 1) RCS health hazards 2) Specific tasks that could result in RCS exposures 3) Specific protective measures to be used (engineering, work-practice, PPE) 4) Contents of the RCS standard 5) Identity of the competent person 6) Purpose and description of the RCS medical surveillance program

Issued

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $1135.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.  On June 9, 2025, at a worksite located at 224 State Street in Oshkosh, WI; a nonmetallic outlet box containing a general-use snap switch (toggle-style light switch) and weatherproof switch cover was affixed to a portable cart which was used to mount and guide a powered hand tool. A flexible cord (extension cord) was spliced and used supply 120V AC power through the switch mechanism. The nonmetallic outlet box and snap switch were not installed and used in accordance with their UL identifiers, QCMZ and WJQR respectively. Both the box and switch required nonmetallic (NM) sheathed cable for wiring.

Issued

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords shall be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard service flexible cords No. 12 or larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.  On June 9, 2025, at a worksite located at 224 State Street in Oshkosh, WI; a flexible triple outlet extension cord was not used in continuous lengths without splicing. The extension cord was spliced and connected across a snap toggle switch in a nonmetallic box and used to supply power to a handheld angle-grinder.

Issued

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables shall not be used.  On June 9, 2025, at a worksite located at 224 State Street in Oshkosh, WI; the flexible exterior sheathing for the electrical cord of a Ruwac HEPA vacuum was frayed which exposed the insulated conductor cables within.

Issued

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2270.00 · Current $1135.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.405(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles shall have no live parts normally exposed to employee contact. However, rosettes and cleat-type lampholders and receptacles located at least 8 feet (2.44 m) above the floor may have exposed parts.  On June 9, 2025, at a worksite located at 224 State Street in Oshkosh, WI; live parts of a receptacle were exposed to employee contact where the Ruwac HEPA vacuum was plugged into power. The receptacle and outlet box were not provided with a cover.

Issued

2025-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 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 shall assess the exposure of each employee who is 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:  On June 9, 2025, at a worksite located at 224 State Street in Oshkosh, WI; the employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystallin silica (RCS) at or above the action level. The employer did not assess an employee's exposure to RCS when the employees profiled concrete joints utilizing 9-inch angle-grinders, with diamond blades, mounted on a cart and connected to a vacuum system. The cart and vacuum system were not controls contained in Table 1 of the RCS standard.