OSHA Inspection: ENHANCED CONCRETE SURFACES LLC

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use: (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA - On or about August 20, 2025, employees were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators to protect them from inhalation hazards of silica while using handheld grinders to level a concrete floor.  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program as required.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA - On or about August 26, 2025, employees were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators to protect them from inhalation hazards of silica while using handheld grinders to level a concrete floor.  The employer did not provide medical evaluations as required.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA - On or about August 20, 2025, employees were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators to protect them from inhalation hazards of silica while using handheld grinders to level a concrete floor.  The employer did not ensure that employees pass an appropriate qualitative fit test or quantitative fit test.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A):  Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:  (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA - On or about August 20, 2025, employees were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators to protect them from inhalation hazards of silica while using handheld grinders to level a concrete floor.  The employer permitted employees who were required to wear respirators, to have beards that interfered with the sealing surface of the facepiece and the employee's face.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective annual training to employees who were required to use respirators:  (Construction Reference 1926.103)  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA - On or about August 20, 2025, employees were required to wear half-face elastomeric respirators to protect them from inhalation hazards of silica while using handheld grinders to level a concrete floor.  The employer did not provide effective training on the required training elements of this section.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2128.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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 describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA - On or about August 20, 2025, employees apply Epoxy primer, a hazardous chemical, to concrete floors, and the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: A written program shall include descriptions of how the criteria for the following will be met: 1.  Labeling, pictograms, and other forms of warning; 2.  Safety Data Sheets; 3.  Employee information and training.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards, including a description of the labeling system used in the facility and of the availability of material safety data sheets, must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s): (Construction Reference: 1926.59):  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA - On or about August 20, 2025, employees apply Epoxy primer, a hazardous chemical, to concrete floors.  The employer was not maintaining SDSs for hazardous chemicals, and employees did not have the ability to access them at their own discretion.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (Construction Reference: 1926.59)  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA - On or about August 20, 2025, employees use Epoxy primer, a hazardous chemical, to concrete floors, and the employer did not provided effective information and training on hazards of such chemicals as required.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1. The requirements of this section; 2. Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3. The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area. 3. The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4. The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by the employer; Safety Data Sheets, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

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, unless the employer assesses and limits the exposure of the employee to respirable crystalline silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section.  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA Worksite - On or about August 20, 2025, employees were using handheld grinders to level a concrete floor (Table 1 Task).  The employer did not properly implement the required engineering controls, work practices, or a respiratory protection as specified in Table 1, and the employer did not assess exposure limits to silica in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section, exposing the employee to silica inhalation hazards.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 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 did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan tailored to the company's needs, complying with the requirements of 1926.1153(g)(1)(i) through (iv):  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA Worksite - On or about August 20, 2025, employees were using handheld grinders to level a concrete floor (Table 1 Task).  The employer did not establish and implement a written silica exposure control plan complying with the requirements of 1926.1153(g)(1)(i) through (iv), exposing employees to silica inhalation hazards:  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2026-01-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-30 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 did not ensure that each employee covered by this section could demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the information contained in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)(A)-(i)(2)(i)(F) of this standard:  a) ECS - 3075 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA Worksite - On or about August 20, 2025, employees were using handheld grinders to level a concrete floor (Table 1 Task).  The employer did not train employees so that they could demonstrate the knowledge and understanding on the information contained in paragraphs (i)(2)(i)(A)-(i)(2)(i)(F) of this standard , exposing employees to silica inhalation hazards.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photograph or video evidence of abatement or other written records.