OSHA Inspection: SIKOMAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Issued

2026-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $4500.00

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 February 19, 2026, at the above addressed jobsite, the employer did not develop or 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 and Portland Cement  while dry cutting bricks, cinder block and mixing cement.  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

2026-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(i)(2)(i):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 February 19, 2026,  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 and cinder block containing up to 30% 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

2026-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances S103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(c)(1): 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 February 19, 2026, at the above mentioned address, employees of Sikomas Construction Inc. did not implement engineering controls and work practices as specified in Table 1. Employees used a Stihl power cutter to cut bricks containing up to 30% 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.  b) On or about February 19, 2026, at the above mentioned address, employees of Sikomas Construction Inc. did not implement engineering controls and work practices as specified in Table 1. Employees used a Stihl power cutter to cut cinder block containing up to 7% 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

2026-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 February 19, 2026, at the above mentioned address, Sikomas Construction, Inc,. did not assess the exposure of employees to respirable crystalline silica when dry cutting bricks containing up to 30 % respirable crystalline silica (Quartz).  b) On or about February 19, 2026, at the above mentioned address, Sikomas Construction, Inc,. did not assess the exposure of employees to respirable crystalline silica when dry cutting cinder block containing up to 7 % respirable crystalline silica (Quartz).  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2026-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3972.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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 of 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 February  19, 2026,  at the above mentioned address,  Sikomas Construction, Inc. 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 30% respirable crystalline silica (Quartz) when tuckpointing 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.