| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2018-07-16
|
| Case Closed |
2019-01-31
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1357586 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1356962 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1328639 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260052 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
1330.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
2217.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.52(d)(1): In all cases where the sound levels exceeded the values shown in Table D-2 of 29 CFR 1926.52, a continuing, effective hearing conservation program was not administered: a. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, the employer failed to implement a Hearing Conservation Program for the protection of employees using a handheld STIHL TS420 or TS700 gasoline powered concrete saw to cut concrete pipes where the employees were exposed to noise levels of 115 dBA. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
1330.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
2217.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, the employer failed to fully and properly implement the engineering controls and work practices described in Table 1, for the protection of employees from airborne crystalline Silica dust, as they used a handheld STIHL TS420 or TS700 gasoline powered concrete saw without integrated water delivery nor commercially available shroud and dust collection system to cut concrete pipes. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 D02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, where the employer did not fully and properly implement the engineering controls and work practices described in Table 1, the employer failed to assess the employees' exposure to airborne crystalline Silica. |
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| Citation ID |
01002D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, where the employees used a handheld STIHL TS420 or TS700 gasoline powered concrete saw without integrated water delivery nor commercially available shroud and dust collection system to cut concrete pipes, the employer failed to establish and implement a written exposure control plan for the protection of employees from airborne crystalline Silica dust. |
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| Citation ID |
01002E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 H01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(h)(1)(i): The employer did not make medical surveillance available at no cost to the employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who was required under this section to use a respirator for 30 or more days per year: a. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, the employer failed to provide medical surveillance to employees required to use a respirator when using a handheld STIHL TS420 or TS700 gasoline powered concrete saw without integrated water delivery nor commercially available shroud and dust collection system to cut concrete pipes, sidewalks and curbs, to protect them from the health hazards presented by the exposure to airborne Crystalline Silica. |
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| Citation ID |
01002F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 I01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(1): The employer did not ensure that at least the following hazards were addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects: a. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, the employer failed to provide training to employees on the health hazards presented by the exposure to airborne Crystalline Silica to the employees using a handheld STIHL TS420 or TS700 gasoline powered concrete saw without integrated water delivery nor commercially available shroud and dust collection system to cut concrete pipes, sidewalks and curbs. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260059 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.59: An employer engaged in construction activities did not comply with the requirements set forth in Part 1910, Section 1200, Hazard Communication: a. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, the employer failed to provide Hazard Communication training to employees where the company uses hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, "Electrolube" grease, Oatey" clear PVC (glue) cement, Portland cement and Gasoline. |
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| Citation ID |
02002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, the employer failed to implement a medical evaluation to determine if the employees required to use respirators as protection from airborne crystalline Silica dust exposure while using a handheld STIHL TS420 or TS700 gasoline powered concrete saw, where to cut concrete pipes where the engineering controls and work practices, such as integrated water delivery or commercially available shroud and dust collection system were not implemented. |
|
| Citation ID |
02002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, the employer failed to ensure that the employees required to use a respirator were fit tested for the make model type and size respirator the employee will use as protection from airborne crystalline Silica dust exposure while using a handheld STIHL TS420 or TS700 gasoline powered concrete saw, where to cut concrete pipes where the engineering controls and work practices, such as integrated water delivery or commercially available shroud and dust collection system were not implemented. |
|
| Citation ID |
02002C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 K |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary: (Construction Reference 1926.103) a. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, the employer failed to provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators as protection from airborne crystalline Silica dust exposure while using a handheld STIHL TS420 or TS700 gasoline powered concrete saw, where to cut concrete pipes where the engineering controls and work practices, such as integrated water delivery or commercially available shroud and dust collection system were not implemented. |
|
| Citation ID |
02002D |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19261153 E02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-11-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-12-11 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| 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. On or about July 16, 2018, in the jobsite at Villages of Seloy water and sewer main pipes installation project, the employer failed to implement a Respiratory Protection Program for the protection of employees exposed to airborne crystalline Silica dust while using a handheld STIHL TS420 or TS700 gasoline powered concrete saw to cut concrete pipes where the engineering controls and work practices described in Table 1 had not been fully and properly implemented, such as integrated water delivery or commercially available shroud and dust collection system. |
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|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2018-07-10
|
| Emphasis |
N: TRENCH
|
| Case Closed |
2020-08-18
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1356962 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1330378 |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19260102 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-10 |
| Current Penalty |
2587.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5174.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. a. On or about July 10, 2018 one employee was operating a Stihl brand TS700 Hand held Concrete cut off saw and was not wearing any eye protection, exposing him to potential struck by injuries to the eyes. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19260300 B04 II |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-10 |
| Current Penalty |
25867.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
51734.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(4)(ii): The point of operation of machine(s) whose operation exposed an employee to injury was not guarded: a. On or about July 10 2018, an employee operated a concrete cut off saw with the banjo bolt water attachment nozzle and wheel guard limit stop, to allow the saw operator to rotate the wheel guard back further into the handle, exposing the top front 1/4 of the segmented diamond concrete saw blade, exposing the employee to struck by hazards of the exposed saw blade kick back. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260020 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-09-27 |
| Current Penalty |
207.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
415.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(4): The employer did not ensure that the employee(s) required to operate equipment and machinery was qualified by training or experience. a. On or about July 10, 2018 the employer did not assure one employee operating a Stihl brand TS700 Gas powered concrete saw was trained or instructed on the proper and safe use of the concrete saw. |
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| Citation ID |
03002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19260251 A06 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-10 |
| Current Penalty |
207.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
415.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1926.251(a)(6): Each day before being used, and during use, where service conditions warrant, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not inspected for damage or defects by a competent person, and damaged or defective slings were not immediately removed from service: a. On or about July 10, 2018 the wire rope sling being used to lift and set a 24 inch concrete pipe was not inspected before use, and although defective (the hook had a broken self closing latch), was not removed from service. |
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