OSHA Inspection: LOMAS TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY LLC

Issued

2025-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $398.00 · Current $398.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:   Lomas Tuckpointing & Masonry LLC., failed to certify to OSHA within 10 calendar days after the abatement date that each of the following cited violations had been corrected:   Citation Number            Item Number                    Abatement Date  01                                01a                                   05/02/2025  01                                01b                                   05/02/2025  01                                01c                                   05/02/2025  01                                02                                   05/02/2025  01                                03                                   05/02/2025  01                                04a                                   05/02/2025  01                                04b                                   05/02/2025  01                                05                                   05/02/2025  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2025-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3547.00 · Current $3547.00

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) On December 30, 2024, at the above mentioned address, 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 portland cement when mixing fresh mortar made with Quiktere� Mason Mix (1136) and to respirable crystalline silica (up to 9% in cinder block) when cutting cinder blocks.  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.

Issued

2025-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-02 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) On December 30, 2024, at the above mentioned address, the employer did not provide training to employees about the hazards associated with exposure to portland cement at the site, including the hazards associated with the product's chromium (VI) content. Employees were mixing fresh mortar made with Quiktere� Mason Mix (1136) containing portland cement (10-30 %).   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

2025-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(1): The employer did not ensure that each employee is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (i)(2) of this section:    a) On December 30, 2024, at the above mentioned address, the employer did not ensure that each employee exposed to respirable crystalline silica was trained on the following: health hazards, specific tasks where exposure could occur, protective measures including respiratory protection, work practices, and engineering controls, the identity of the competent person, and the purpose of the medical surveillance program. Employee(s) were exposed to dust containing up to 9% of crystalline silica (Quartz) when cutting cinder blocks with handheld power saw, TS 420 STIHL Cutquik�.   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

2025-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4256.00 · Current $4256.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Personal protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact.  a) On December 30, 2024, at the above mentioned address, the employer did not ensure that employees using mortar Quiktere� Mason Mix (1136) containing portland cement wore appropriate chemical resistant gloves when laying cinder blocks. Portland Cement is a skin sensitizer and causes skin burns when wet.  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

2025-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4256.00 · Current $4256.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee use 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 December 30, 2024, at the above mentioned address, the employer did not ensure that employees wore safety glasses with side shields when laying cinder blocks with Quiktere� Mason Mix (1136) containing portland cement. Eye exposure to portland cement can cause eye damage.   b) On December 30, 2024, at the above mentioned address, the employer did not ensure that employees wore safety glasses with side shields when cutting cinder blocks with TS 420 STIHL Cutquik� gas powered saw. Eye exposure to flying particles can cause eye damage.  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

2025-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3547.00 · Current $3547.00

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

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 December 30, 2024, at the above mentioned address, the employer did not fully and properly implement engineering controls and work practices, as specified in Table 1 when operating a handheld power saw, TS 420 STIHL Cutquik�, to cut cinder blocks containing up to 9% crystalline silica (Quartz) without equipping the tool with an integrated water delivery system that continuously feeds water to the blade.  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

2025-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 9000

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 December 30, 2024, at the above mentioned address, the employer did not assess the exposure of an employee exposed to respirable crystalline silica when operating a handheld power saw, TS 420 STIHL Cutquik�, to cut cinder blocks containing up to 9% crystalline 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

2025-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3547.00 · Current $3547.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1): The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan:  a) On December 30, 2024, at the above mentioned address, the employer did not establish and implement a site specific written exposure control plan that outlined at least the following elements: a description of the tasks that can expose employees to respirable crystalline silica; a description of the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection for each task;  a description of housekeeping measures; and if necessary, a description of the procedures to limit access to work areas to minimize employee exposure to crystalline silica. Employee(s) were exposed to dust containing up to 9% crystalline silica (quartz) when cutting cinder blocks with a handheld power saw, TS 420 STIHL Cutquik�.   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.