| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2020-03-18
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| Case Closed |
2021-11-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1555355 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-14 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5398.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-07-08 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Driveway of residence: On or about March 18, 2020 and at times prior to, employees were using hand grinders (DeWalt DWE402; Makita 479043A & Makita 255985A) to dry-grind concrete driveway for resurfacing without the use of engineering controls, such as a shroud or dust collection system, as required in Table 1. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 E01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2020-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-07-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(e)(1)(i): Respiratory protection was not provided where specified by Table 1 of paragraph (c) of this section: (a) Driveway of residence: On or about March 18, 2020 and at times prior to, an employee was utilizing a bandana as respiratory protection while using a Makita hand grinder to dry-grind a cement driveway prior to resurfacing. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 E02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-07-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(e)(2): Where respirator use is required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134: (a) Driveway of residence: On or about March 18, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer did not have a written respiratory protection program for employees issued half-face, elastomeric respirators while working with dry concrete dust containing 20% crystalline silica. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-14 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5398.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-07-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(f)(1): 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 were feasible: (a) Driveway of residence: On or about March 18, 2020 and at times prior to, employees were using push brooms to dry sweep concrete dust into piles for removal. The dusts contained 20 percent crystalline silica. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-07-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan: (a) Driveway of residence: On or about March 18, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer did not have a silica exposure control plan in place for the concrete driveway project at the residential house. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 I02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2020-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-07-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Driveway of residence: On or about March 18, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer had not provided adequate hazard communication training for employees grinding and sweeping dry concrete dust containing 20 percent crystalline silica. Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260404 B01 III C |
| Issuance Date |
2020-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-07-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C): Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, were not visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage. (a) Driveway of residence: On or about March 18, 2020 and at times prior to, two extension cords were not visually inspected for all defects prior to being used for Makita and DeWalt hand grinders. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
|
| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260405 A02 II J |
| Issuance Date |
2020-06-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-07-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-07-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(J): Extension cord sets used with portable electric tools and appliances were not of the three-wire type: (a) Driveway of residence: On or about March 18, 2020 and at times prior to, the third prong, which provides electrical grounding, was removed from on site extension cords. Note: Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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