OSHA Inspection: JM RESTORATION LLC

Issued

Sep 9, 2025

Abate by

Oct 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,419 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training would be met.  a) On or about July 16, 2025, JM Restoration LLC did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include 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.   Employee(s) were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to crystalline silica while cutting and grinding the patio, with the use of an electric Bosch 1772-6 Angle Grinder  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 1903.19(c).

Issued

Sep 9, 2025

Abate by

Oct 16, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,419 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

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, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.  On or about July 16, 2025, JM Restorations LLC, did not implement engineering controls and work practices, as specified in Table 1 when using an electric angle Bosh 1772-6 Angle Grinder when cutting and grinding patios containing up to 40 % of crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with a commercially available shroud and dust collection system.    Abatement certification is required for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 9, 2025

Abate by

Oct 29, 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:  On or about July 16, 2025, JM Restorations LLC,  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.  Employees were cutting and grinding patios with an angled Bosh 1772-6 Angle Grinder without equipping the tool with a commercially available shroud and dust collection system.  Abatement certification is required for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Sep 9, 2025

Abate by

Oct 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,702 · Current $852 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(f)(1):Housekeeping. The employer allowed dry sweeping or dry brushing where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica and wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure were feasible.  On or about July 16, 2025, JM Restorations, did not implement engineering controls and work practices such as wet sweeping, HEPA-filtered vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of exposure to respirable crystalline silica were feasible..  The employer allowed dry sweeping where such activity could contribute to employee exposure to respirable silica.    Abatement certification is required for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Sep 9, 2025

Abate by

Oct 16, 2025

Penalty

Initial $2,838 · Current $1,419 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(g)(1):29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written silica exposure control plan.  The written silica exposure control program must include the following elements: a description of the tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to respirable crystalline silica; a description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica for each task; a description of the housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica; and 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, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors.  a) On or about July 16, 2025, JM Restoration LLC did not establish and implement a site specific written exposure control plan that compiled with the requirements of 1926.1153(g)(1)(i) through (iv) when employees were exposed to dust containing up to 40% crystalline silica when cutting and grinding patios with the use of an electric angle Bosh 1772-6 Angle Grinder.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEE T), 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.