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Employer report for California Engineering Contractors / Silverado Contractors Joint Venture
Contact history
Date Type of contact Result ID Case ID Done by
10/15/2013 12:00 Response Due - employer 1764 Julie Pettijohn

Notes: Contact with: Robert Ikenberry, CEC
also sent to Rich Riggs Silverado Contractors
October 15, 2013
California Engineering Contractors

20 Happy Valley Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Attn: Robert Ikenberry
Silverado Contractors, Inc.

2855 Mandela Parkway, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94608
Attn: Rich Riggs
Dear Mr. Ikenberry and Mr. Riggs:
We understand that the California Engineering Contractors and Silverado Contractors have formed a joint venture (CEC/S JV) and have been
issued a project permit by Cal/OSHA for demolition of the East Span of the Bay Bridge from Yerba Buena Island to Pier E4 in the City and County
of San Francisco, per Caltrans Contract 040120T4.
The project will involve the exposure of workers to lead coatings on the existing bridge steel structure from a variety of demolition activities. Lead
containing debris will also be generated. We understand that the project is already underway and will be completed in approximately three years.
We further understand that work will be done under the direction of a Lead Compliance Plan, in accordance with Title 8 California Code of
Regulations, Section 1532.1 and that a Lead-Work Pre-Job Notification has been filed with Cal/OSHA. Blood lead testing will be completed for
workers as part of the Lead Compliance Plan medical surveillance program.
The Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (OLPPP) in the California Department of Public Health is responsible for investigating
CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

850 Marina Bay Parkway Building P, 3rd Fl., Richmond, CA 94804 Tel: (510) 620-5757 Fax: (510) 620-5743 www.cdph.ca.gov/ohb
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Notes: elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) in workers. Our role is to assist employers in identifying and correcting work practices that can result in
employees being overexposed to lead.
Blood lead testing results are reported by laboratories to OLPPP's statewide adult blood lead registry. Several results for workers assigned to the
CEC/S JV have already been received by the registry. We presume that these may be pre-job testing results for your employees and that
additional BLL testing of workers will occur at regular intervals during the duration of the project based on air monitoring results and individual
worker results, in accordance with the lead standard. Frequently, laboratories do not accurately collect employer information at the time of blood
lead testing, and therefore workers who receive a BLL test may not be associated with their employer in our records. In order to accurately attribute
the CEC/S JV BLL testing performed to date and for the duration of the project, please provide the following:
1. Job roster for CEC/S JV employees, indicating the employee's name, date of birth, home address, and job title. As the roster changes during
the course of the project, we would appreciate periodic updates (e.g., monthly or quarterly).
2. Contact information for any subcontractors to the CEC/S JV that will complete project work tasks with potential exposure to lead.
In addition, please provide a copy of the Air Monitoring Plan and Demolition Plan for the project.
OLPPP staff assisted both firms comprising the CEC/S JV during the demolition of the Carquinez Bridge demolition project in 2006, and provided
feedback on air sampling, personal protective equipment, lead medical surveillance, worker hygiene and training. We can provide consultation to
you, your subcontractors(s), and/or consultant(s) by phone or in person on lead-related issues during the course of the demolition project for the
East Span of the Bay Bridge, if desired.
Note that during the Carquinez Bridge project, Industrial Hygienist, Dan Hernandez, did a representative pilot industrial hygiene study for the
purpose of verifying appropriate respiratory protection equipment selected for various job tasks/positions, as designated in the initial determination.
The CEC/S JV should do the same for this project, instead of relying on previous air monitoring data for the Viaduct Demolition project for initial
respiratory protection selection. The lead standard requires that previous air monitoring data used as the basis for an initial determination may only
be used where the employer has lead exposure data obtained within the past 12 months during closely similar workplace operations, and bulk
sampling results for both projects are similar. Bulk sampling results should be representative of actual coated steel surfaces that will be disturbed
during project demolition activities; Caltrans data may not represent specific areas of planned disturbance.
Please forward the requested documentation above at your earliest convenience to Mr. David Harrington at the address above. Alternatively, Mr.
Harrington may be contacted by phone or email at 510-620-5726 or David.Harrington@cdph.ca.gov. In the meantime, we have enclosed with this
letter copies of our most recent educational materials on lead safety which you may find useful; please let us know if you would like additional
copies. Thank you in advance for your cooperation on this important project.
Sincerely,
Julie C. Pettijohn, MPH, CIH

Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
David Harrington, MPH

Enclosures:

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Notes: Employer Alert: Low Levels of Lead: Dangerous & Lead Safety, Doing it Right!
Lead's Revenge DVD
Workplace Hazard Alert: New Health Dangers from Lead (English & Spanish)
cc: Glenn Cass, PE, CIH, CDPH #717

SCA Environmental, Inc.
334 19th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Bill Howe, Resident Engineer

Caltrans
111 Grand Avenue
Oakland, CA 94623
Chris Kirkham, MPH, CIH, CSP (w/o attachment)

Senior Safety Engineer, Region 1, Cal/OSHA Enforcement
455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 9516
San Francisco, CA 94102
Barbara Materna, Chief, Occupational Health Branch (w/o attachment)

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12/11/2013 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 David Harrington

Notes: Contact with: Robert Ikenberry, Safety Director
***Note added 12/11/13 03:03 PM by Natalie Sacramento:
DH rcvd roster of "the current CEC/Silverado JV employees working on the bridge project through 12/1/13."
05/08/2014 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 David Harrington

Notes: Contact with: Robert Ikenberry, Safety Director
***Note added 05/08/14 04:51 PM by Natalie Sacramento:
Per DPH, sent email to Robert Ikenberry re: 711988, 711985
From: Robert Ikenberry [mailto:rikenberry@cecmain.com]

Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 4:41 PM
To: Harrington, David (CDPH-DEODC-OHB)
Cc: David Piermarini; Stephen Banke; rich@silveradocontractors.com; gcass@sca-enviro.com; Lance Edrington
Subject: RE: SF-Oakland Bay Bridge Demo
David:
Yes, we were quite concerned about the two workers (and two others that were slightly over single digits) and did an extensive investigation. We
think we identified, and have implemented, several items we could improve on and are doing follow up blood draws this week. I'm headed down to
LA tomorrow but will be back on Monday and can give you more details of our evaluation and actions.
Thanks for staying in touch. We can also schedule a time for a visit when we ta k early next week.
Robert Ikenberry
Safety Director
California Engineering Contractors, Inc.
20 Happy Valley Road
925-250-1302
rikenberry@cecmain.com
From: Harrington, David (CDPH-DEODC-OHB) [mailto:David.Harrington@cdph.ca.gov]

Sent: Thursday, May 8, 2014 4:34 PM
To: Robert Ikenberry
Subject: SF-Oakland Bay Bridge Demo

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Notes:
Two BLL results for are attached. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Regarding the s, their exposures leading up to the separation of the bridge in April this year were more moderate. The actual burning was
intermittent and shorter duration. After April the work was intense and constant. When we saw the big jumps, we immediately analyzed their work
practices, PPE and exposures. We identified several areas we could improve. For the most part, we were able to arrest the increases and are
seeing moderate declines. We continue to explore enhancements to improve engineering controls, scheduling, PPE and hygiene practices. We
are confident we can get even the highest exposed workers under 10 µg/dl (BLL) with aggressive oversight and support.
12/18/2014 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 Julie Pettijohn

Notes: Contact with: Robert Ikenberry
mailing the tips for posting signs and labels, copies of the signs (English and Spanish) and copies of labels (English and Spanish) and my business
card.

Notes: Contact with: Robert Ikenberry
Hi Mr. Ikenberry,
I hope you had a nice holiday weekend. This email is written to request an update roster for your employees at the Bay Bridge demolition project
that are undergoing routine blood lead level testing. The last roster we received was dated December 2013.
The roster should include the workers' name (first and last), DOB, and job duties. This roster will assist in maintaining complete records in the state
registry and in working with you on surveillance of your employees' blood lead testing results.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and do let me know if you require additional information on lead safety. See my contact information
below.
Julie C. Pettijohn, MPH, CIH, Research Scientist Supervisor I

Chief, Technical Support and Education Unit
California Department of Public Health
850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, 3rd Floor
Richmond, CA 94804
ph: 510-620-3711, fax: 510-620-5743
Julie.Pett john@cdph.ca.gov

Notes: Contact with: Michael McKinney, Assistant Safety Director
provided an updated inventory of workers for CEC/Silverado at the Bay Bridge demo project per my request dated 7/6/15.
will forward to registry staff for updating ELVIS.

Notes: Contact with: Michael McKinney, Asst. Safety Director
***Note added 08/05/15 11:07 AM by Julie Pett john:

Talked to Mr. McKinney on 8/5 and he assured me that all employees on the roster he provided had been blood lead tested and the info was
accurate. Compared the previous roster to this one and looked again in ELVIS and found the 3 workers; these are all now correctly associated with
the employer. Following the phone call, Mr. McKinney requested that I send him the Dec 2013 roster (completed).
Left message for Michael McKinney 915-461-1500 on VM. Told him thank you for the roster from 7/17 for CEC/silverado workers. Have had trouble
matching up 3 workers in our database with CEC/Silverado. Requested call back.

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Notes: Would you send me a current roster?
Thanks,
Michael R. Cooper, CIH, CSP, MPH
12/01/2015 12:00 Case contact - employer 807040 1764 Michael Cooper

Notes: Contact with: Michael McKinney
***Note added 12/01/15 04:22 PM by Michael Cooper:
Hi Michael,
I see that the worker had another BLL test last week. Would you respond to my questions (below) by the end of the week?
Thanks very much,

Hi Michael,
I see that the worker had another BLL test last week. Would you respond to my questions (below) by the end of the week?
Thanks very much,
12/01/2015 01:09 Elevated BLL letter to sponsoring employer Adrian Tandoc

Notes: 12/01/15 01:09 PM: Letter was signed by Saeher Muzaffar.
Batch creation for Dec. 2015 mailing, per ELVIS Task ID 532.

Michael,
This employee was recently hired in September onto our temporary steel crew. This crew performs grinding, welding, rivet busting, and cutting to
prepare areas of the bridge for new strengthening steel. Once the area is prepared, they also install the new steel. Specifically, this employee was
mostly performing grinding and rivet-busting (removal).
Once we received the high result, we immediately removed the employee from the work where there was exposure to lead and put him to work in
our yard. We also interviewed him to determine how his level reached so high a level when everyone else's levels were low. The employee
admitted to us that he was chewing tobacco during work. We feel that this practice is what caused the high lead level.
Additionally, our Field Safety Representative provided a refresher training session for that crew going over the exposure risk, work practices, use
and care of PPE, and hygiene.
Since the initial high lead level, the employee has had another blood sample taken, and his blood lead level went down to 3 . We will be sending
him to be seen next week by Dr. Stephen R. Nord, M.D. at Premier COMP Medical Group in Pleasanton, CA.
Premier COMP Medical Groupsm

5635 West Las Positas Blvd.
Suite 401
925.520.0055 (phone)

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Notes: 925.520.0099 (fax)
Finally, Here is our updated Employee Roster you requested.
First Name Last Name Trade/Job Duty Date of Birth

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Please don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Thanks.
Michael McKinney
California Engineering Contractors, Inc., CPESC
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Michael,
This employee was recently hired in September onto our temporary steel crew. This crew performs grinding, welding, rivet busting, and cutting to
prepare areas of the bridge for new strengthening steel. Once the area is prepared, they also install the new steel. Specifically, this employee was
Once we received the high result, we immediately removed the employee from the work where there was exposure to lead and put him to work in
our yard. We also interviewed him to determine how his level reached so high a level when everyone else's levels were low. The employee
admitted to us that he was chewing tobacco during work. We feel that this practice is what caused the high lead level.
Additionally, our Field Safety Representative provided a refresher training session for that crew going over the exposure risk, work practices, use
and care of PPE, and hygiene.
Since the initial high lead level, the employee has had another blood sample taken, and his blood lead level went down to 3 . We will be sending
him to be seen next week by Dr. Stephen R. Nord, M.D. at Premier COMP Medical Group in Pleasanton, CA.

Suite 401
925.520.0055 (phone)
925.520.0099 (fax)
First Name Last Name Trade/Job Duty Date of Birth

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Please don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Thanks.
Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Hi Michael,
The last two BLL results for the worker (initials ) we discussed in December were 3 ug/dl. His BLL was going down around the end of 2015,
beginning of 2016. Has this employee gone back to the tasks he was doing in the fall, reverted to chewing tobacco while working, or has
something else changed?
The results that I've seen for other worker so far this year are all less than 25.
Thanks,
Mike

Research Scientist, Occupational Health Branch
850 Marina Bay Parkway, Building P, 3rd floor
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894
michael.cooper@cdph.ca.gov
website: www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/ohb

Email response from Michael McKinney <mmckinney@cecmain.com>
Michael,
You are correct that this employee was assigned to other work as previously stated. His blood lead levels went down to about 2 , so we decided
that he could return to the crew with confidence that his work/hygiene practices had improved and his levels would continue to go down. His blood
lead level went back up to 3 as you have been informed. We took a final blood draw last Thursday, his final day of working with lead painted
coated steel, and his results came in today at 3 . We have assigned him to other than lead paint disturbing work again, and he will no longer be
working with lead painted steel.
Please don't hesitate to call me with any questions.
Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500

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Notes: Cell: 415-720-1936

Notes: 09/15/16 12:44 PM: Letter was dated September 16, 2016.
09/15/16 12:44 PM: Letter was signed by Saeher Muzaffar.
Batch creation for Sept. 2016 mailing, per ELVIS Task ID 546.
11/01/2016 12:00 Case contact - employer 1764 Michael Cooper

Michael,
1.We are still dismantling the bridge structure coated with lead paint. From time to time we will be torch cutting out on the bridge to remove various
members before the whole truss section can be removed. There is about 1 week left of this work.
2. Once the truss is removed, it is transported to our yard area in the Port of Oakland where it will be completely cut into pieces to be hauled to a
recycler. It will take about 1 week to completely cut up a truss section using torches, and we have 14 trusses left. A truss will be lowered about
every two to three weeks. We are lowering the first truss tomorrow, and the last truss should be lowered in late March or early April.
3. The last bit of lead work to mention is the removal of paint from selected steel members using water blasting method. These members were
selected by Caltrans and will be used in various art projects. This work has been going on for several months and will continue for several months
as well.
Here is the updated roster…
Last First Craft

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It should be noted that many of these employees haven't worked near the lead painted bridge for several months, but because they are employees
of the Joint Venture, they are still on the list.
Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Thank you, Michael. We were able to match up all except those listed below. Would send me date of birth for the following employees:
Last First Craft

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Would it be possible for a few folks from our office to visit early next year to see some of the work you describe? We have a new Chief starting in a
couple of days and it would be good for us to see some lead work, challenges, what works, etc.
Thanks
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894
02/08/2017 12:00 Site Visit Nina Townsend

Notes: ***Note added 07/24/17 11:20 AM by Nina Townsend:
Site visit coordinated by MC, attended by NT, AT, RJ, BS, LK, JP. No cutting work was occurring because of rain. Bridge removal nearly complete.
Saw work area where the pieces of steel were being cut into smaller pieces, looked at PPE including hoods for torch cutting.
03/02/2017 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 Luz Kirsch

Notes: ***Note added 03/02/17 04:19 PM by Luz Kirsch:
per CM mtg, I mailed out 5 Eng and 5 Spa Lead posters. k

Hi Michael,
I hope you're doing well.
Would you send me a current roster and a brief update on your work? The recent results in our database are all teens or lower.
I saw news that the last truss had been removed. What lead work is left?
Thanks very much,

Mike

Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

Notes: 03/29/18 12:46 PM: Letter was signed by Nina Townsend.
Batch creation for March 2018 mailing, per ELVIS Task ID 560.
04/25/2018 12:00 Response received to employer mailing Nina Townsend


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Notes: Spoke with Mr. McKinney wanted to know which BLLs the letter was referring to. I told him the time frame of the letter and he explained that those
results were from the Bay Bridge project, which was over, and all BLLs had declined since then, though there is one BLL of 2 for a worker w/o a
follow up in ELVIS. He said he would see if that worker had another test and if so, he would notify me. If not, he will see if he can be retested. The
worker works for Silverado and the JV has not completely separated yet.

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From: Michael McKinney
To: Cooper, Michael (CDPH-DEODC-OHB)
Subject: FW: Bay Bridge Roster
Date: Friday, December 16, 2016 10:54:31 AM
Michael,

Here’s the information you requested….
was incorrectly labeled as

Last First Craft DOB
LABORER
PILEDRIVER
LABORERS
LABORER
LABOR 3A
Ironworker
OPERATOR
OPERATOR

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

From: Cooper, Michael (CDPH-DEODC-OHB) [mailto:Michael.Cooper@cdph.ca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 3:30 PM
To: Michael McKinney <mmckinney@cecmain.com>
Subject: RE: Bay Bridge Roster

Thank you, Michael. We were able to match up all except those listed below. Would send me date
of birth for the following employees:

Last First Craft
LABORER
PILEDRIVER
LABORERS
LABORER
LABOR 3A
Ironworker
OPERATOR
OPERATOR

Would it be possible for a few folks from our office to visit early next year to see some of the work
you describe? We have a new Chief starting in a couple of days and it would be good for us to see
some lead work, challenges, what works, etc.

Thanks
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

From: Michael McKinney [mailto:mmckinney@cecmain.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 1:48 PM
Subject: FW: Bay Bridge Roster

Michael,

1.We are still dismantling the bridge structure coated with lead paint. From time to time we will be
torch cutting out on the bridge to remove various members before the whole truss section can be
removed. There is about 1 week left of this work.

2. Once the truss is removed, it is transported to our yard area in the Port of Oakland where it will be
completely cut into pieces to be hauled to a recycler. It will take about 1 week to completely cut up
a truss section using torches, and we have 14 trusses left. A truss will be lowered about every two to
three weeks. We are lowering the first truss tomorrow, and the last truss should be lowered in late
March or early April.

3. The last bit of lead work to mention is the removal of paint from selected steel members using
water blasting method. These members were selected by Caltrans and will be used in various art
projects. This work has been going on for several months and will continue for several months as
well.

Here is the updated roster…

Last First Craft
IRONWORKER
LAB GRP 3A FOREMAN
LABORER
LABOR 1A
LABOR 1A
OPERATOR
Operator
PILEDRIVER
PILEDRIVER
IW- JOURNEYMAN
OPERATINGS
OPERATPRS
IW-FOREMAN
LABORER
LABOR 3A
CARPENTER
LABOR GRP 1
LABOR 1A
LABORER
PILEDRIVER FRMN
OPERATORS
OP. GRP 2A
OPERATOR
PILEDRIVERS
OPERATOR GP4
OPERATORS
LAB APPR G3
LAB GRP 3A
OPERATOR GP3
IRON WORKERS
CARPENTER
CARPENTER
Laborer
PILEDRIVER
LABORERS
OPERATOR
OPERATOR
CARPENTER
LABORER
LABORERS
LABOR 3A
OPE GRP3
Ironworker
OPERATOR
LAB GRP 1A
LABORER GRP 3A+$2
PILEDRIVER
OPERATOR
LABOR 3A
LABORER
CARPENTER
LABOR 1A
LABORER GRP 3A
FOREMAN
OPERATOR
OPERATOR
LABORER

It should be noted that many of these employees haven’t worked near the lead painted bridge for
several months, but because they are employees of the Joint Venture, they are still on the list.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 3:03 PM
Subject: Bay Bridge Roster

Hi Michael,

Would you send me a current roster for the Bay Bridge project?

What lead work do you have at this time? Upcoming?

Thanks,
Mike
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

From: Cooper, Michael (CDPH-DEODC-OHB)
To: Michael McKinney
Subject: RE: Bay Bridge Demo
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:01:00 AM
Michael,
Thanks for your response.

Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 11:28 AM
Subject: RE: Bay Bridge Demo

Hello Michael,

Thanks for reaching out to me. Anyway, the implosion project shouldn’t impact out project in any
way. It might shut work down for a time as we’ll want to watch the implosion happen out of
curiosity. I actually don’t even know when it’s going to happen.

Michael McKinney
California Engineering Contractors, Inc.
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 4:14 PM
Subject: Bay Bridge Demo

Hi Michael,
I wasn’t sure if Julie Pettijohn told you that she took a promotion and is no longer with CDPH. So I’m
introducing myself and letting you know that I’ll be checking in with you occasionally for an updated
Bay Bridge roster.

I saw notice of the pier implosion that will take place next month. How does this relate to/impact
your work? Do you expect it to have any impact on worker exposures?

Please feel free to contact me if we can be of assistance.

Thanks,
Mike

Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

To: Michael McKinney
Cc: David Piermarini; Troy Wright (troy@silveradocontractors.com); Lance Edrington; "Rich Riggs"
Subject: RE: Bay Bridge Roster & SITE VISIT
Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 8:24:31 AM
Sounds great! I appreciate you arranging the visit for us.
Mike

Industrial Hygienist, Occupational Health Branch
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894
From: Michael McKinney [mmckinney@cecmain.com]

Sent: Monday, February 06, 2017 1:22 PM
Cc: David Piermarini; Troy Wright (troy@silveradocontractors.com); Lance Edrington; 'Rich Riggs'
Michael,

We’re on for the 8th! We will meet at 9:00 at the Field Office located at the address below. From
there we will drive to the Bike Path access area where there will be two golf carts to transport the
group to view the demolition work going on. After that, as time permits, we can tour the yard area
where additional processing of steel takes place.

As a reminder, the following attire and PPE will be required…

Close-toed shoes
Safety Vests
Hardhats
Safety Glasses

See you on Wednesday. Call me if you have any questions.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2017 11:14 AM

Thank you!

Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894


Michael,

I’ve requested confirmation for the 8th from our Project Manager. I’ll let you know what he thinks.

Also, the address of the field office where we will meet initially is…

181 Burma Road, Oakland, CA

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2017 10:01 AM

Hi Michael,
Just wanted to check-in and make sure we were still on for a visit the morning of 2/8. For what the
10-day forecast is worth, it looks like we’ll have rain this week but 2/8 will be clear.

Would you also let me know where we should meet you and at what time? Not sure how long you
were expecting us to be onsite but we’d like to finish up around 11 am if possible.

We talked about 8 people from our group visiting. Would 10 or 11 be an issue?

Thanks,
Mike
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 10:50 AM
To: 'Michael McKinney'

Hi Michael,
Feb 8th would be better for us. I’ll put the morning of the 8th on my calendar and check in with you
around the end of January.
Thanks,

Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894


Michael,

Ok. I met with the project manager yesterday, and he said the next good day for a visit would be
next week, the 25th. We can also do Feb. 8th, but that day would be tentative due to weather
between now and then.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936


Got it. Thanks.

Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894


Michael,

Steel toes are not required. Shoes must be closed toe.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936


Hi Michael,
I understand. Thanks for setting this up for us.
So that I know for the rescheduled date, are steel toes required for the areas we’ll be visiting?

Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

Cc: Michael McKinney

Michael,

Unfortunately, the recent rains have completely screwed up the schedule, and the 17th won’t be a
good day for a visit. I’ve requested another day from the Project Manager, and I’ll let you know
when it is by the end of the week.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2017 12:07 PM

Hi Michael,
I have 8 interested and Tuesday the 17th will work best for us. Can we meet you at 9am? Please let
me know where we should park and meet you. I have the PPE you listed and will remind everyone
to wear close toed shoes (steel toed is not required, right?).

Thanks much,
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2017 4:49 PM

Michael,

5-8 people is good. Everyone should have a hardhat, safety vest, and safety glasses. We will be able
to view the cutting area without the need for any respirators. Thanks.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 10:50 AM

Hi Michael,

Thank you very much! I think 18th will work best but I will check with others and get back to you by
1/5. I expect we’ll have 5 or 6 folks interested in joining us but maybe a couple more. Any limit on
the number of people you’re capable or comfortable with? Any PPE or other requirements we need
to be aware of?

Mike
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 12:37 PM
Subject: FW: Bay Bridge Roster & SITE VISIT

Michael,

Also, regarding the visit you requested….

January 16-18 look good on the schedule for you to come out. We will have just lowered a truss
section, and it will be in the process of being cut up at the Pier. Let me know which one of those
dates works best for you, and I will set it up.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Cc: Lance Edrington; Robert Ikenberry
Subject: RE: Elevated BLL
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 1:25:29 PM
Michael,

You are correct that this employee was assigned to other work as previously stated. His blood lead
levels went down to about 2 , so we decided that he could return to the crew with confidence that
his work/hygiene practices had improved and his levels would continue to go down. His blood lead
level went back up to 3 as you have been informed. We took a final blood draw last Thursday, his
final day of working with lead painted coated steel, and his results came in today at 3 . We have
assigned him to other than lead paint disturbing work again, and he will no longer be working with
lead painted steel.

Please don’t hesitate to call me with any questions.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 3:54 PM

Hi Michael,

The last two BLL results for the worker (initials ) we discussed in December were 3 ug/dl. His BLL
was going down around the end of 2015, beginning of 2016. Has this employee gone back to the
tasks he was doing in the fall, reverted to chewing tobacco while working, or has something else
changed?
The results that I’ve seen for other worker so far this year are all less than 25.

Thanks,
Mike

Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 12:31 PM
Cc: Lance Edrington; Robert Ikenberry

Michael,

This employee was recently hired in September onto our temporary steel crew. This crew performs
grinding, welding, rivet busting, and cutting to prepare areas of the bridge for new strengthening
steel. Once the area is prepared, they also install the new steel. Specifically, this employee was

Once we received the high result, we immediately removed the employee from the work where
there was exposure to lead and put him to work in our yard. We also interviewed him to determine
how his level reached so high a level when everyone else’s levels were low. The employee admitted
to us that he was chewing tobacco during work. We feel that this practice is what caused the high
lead level.

Additionally, our Field Safety Representative provided a refresher training session for that crew
going over the exposure risk, work practices, use and care of PPE, and hygiene.

Since the initial high lead level, the employee has had another blood sample taken, and his blood
lead level went down to 3 . We will be sending him to be seen next week by Dr. Stephen R. Nord,
M.D. at Premier COMP Medical Group in Pleasanton, CA.

Suite 401
925.520.0055 (phone)
925.520.0099 (fax)


Please don’t hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Thanks.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:39 AM
Subject: Elevated BLL

Hi Michael,
We received a 40+ BLL result for a CEC employee. I assume he’s working on the Bay Bridge project.
Can you provide some specific information about what this employee has been working on in the
last couple of months and anything that may have contributed to the elevated BLL? What work has
this person been doing since the elevated BLL test? Would you send me the name and contact info
for your supervising physician so that we can follow up with him/her?
Would you send me a current roster?

Thanks,
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

Subject: RE: Roster and update
Date: Friday, April 28, 2017 9:59:30 AM
Michael,

Here’s our roster…

Active?
First Last Craft DOB Y/N
Laborer N
Laborer N
Laborer N
Laborer N
Laborer N
Laborer N
Operator N
Laborer N
Operator Y
Laborer Y
Ironworker N
Operator Y
Laborer N
Operator Y
Ironworker N
Ironworker Y
Laborer Y
Laborer Y
Laborer Y
Piledriver Y
Laborer Y
Laborer Y
Laborer Y
Laborer Y
Piledriver Y
Laborer Y
Operator Y
Ironworker N
Piledriver Y
Operator Y
Operator N
Operator Y
Operator Y
Laborer N
Laborer Y
Operator Y
Operator Y
Operator Y
Operator Y
Piledriver Y
Piledriver Y
Laborer Y
Piledriver Y
Operator N
Operator N
Laborer Y
Ironworker N
Laborer N
Laborer N
Piledriver N

You can see that many of the employees are no longer active. Steel demolition portion of the
project is over, and many employees have been laid-off as a result. The only remaining exposures
left on the project are for our subcontractor that is blast-cleaning some of the steel members for
Caltrans to use in various art projects. California Engineering/Silverado Contractors employees are
not working with or around any lead any more.

Michael McKinney, CHST, CPESC
Shimmick/CEC Joint Venture
Job 206, BART Project 09AU-120
Desk: 510-777-5038
Cell: 415-720-1936

Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:44 PM
Subject: Roster and update

Hi Michael,
I hope you’re doing well.

Would you send me a current roster and a brief update on your work? The recent results in our
database are all teens or lower.
I saw news that the last truss had been removed. What lead work is left?

Thanks very much,
Mike

Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

To: Cooper, Michael (CDPH-DEODC-OHB); Lance Edrington
Cc: Townsend, Nina (CDPH-DEODC-OHB)
Subject: RE: Thank you from OLPPP
Date: Friday, February 17, 2017 8:49:37 AM
Michael,

Thank you. It was nice to finally meet you and the crew, and I’m glad you braved the rain and
enjoyed the tour. Lance and I always appreciate the opportunities to show off the company and the
great work our employees perform. The project was, and is, an exciting once in a lifetime project for
our crews.

Michael McKinney
Ph: 925-461-1500
Cell: 415-720-1936

To: Michael McKinney <mmckinney@cecmain.com>; Lance Edrington <ledrington@cecmain.com>
Cc: Townsend, Nina (CDPH-DEODC-OHB) <Nina.Townsend@cdph.ca.gov>
Subject: Thank you from OLPPP

Michael and Lance,

Thank you very much for providing an interesting and informative tour of your Bay Bridge site last
week. The OLPPP staff enjoyed learning about the work process and your work to make sure that
employees leave the site healthy and safe.

You can download our publications (signs, overview documents for workers and employers, more
detailed guidelines, journal articles, etc.) for viewing and printing from our website
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/olppp/Pages/Publications.aspx
If you’d like print copies of any, complete and return the following form or send me an email
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/olppp/Documents/pubs.pdf

Please feel free to contact Nina or I if we can be of assistance.

Mike
Richmond, CA 94804
phone: (510) 620-3894

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10/15/2013 12:00 Response Due - employer 1764 Julie Pettijohn

October 15, 2013

California Engineering Contractors

Silverado Contractors, Inc.

Dear Mr. Ikenberry and Mr. Riggs:

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Julie C. Pettijohn, MPH, CIH

David Harrington, MPH

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

cc: Glenn Cass, PE, CIH, CDPH #717

Bill Howe, Resident Engineer

Chris Kirkham, MPH, CIH, CSP (w/o attachment)

Barbara Materna, Chief, Occupational Health Branch (w/o attachment)

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

12/11/2013 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 David Harrington

05/08/2014 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 David Harrington

From: Robert Ikenberry [mailto:rikenberry@cecmain.com]

From: Harrington, David (CDPH-DEODC-OHB) [mailto:David.Harrington@cdph.ca.gov]

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

12/18/2014 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 Julie Pettijohn

07/06/2015 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 Julie Pettijohn

Julie C. Pettijohn, MPH, CIH, Research Scientist Supervisor I

07/17/2015 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 Julie Pettijohn

will forward to registry staff for updating ELVIS.

08/04/2015 03:00 Other contact -employer 1764 Julie Pettijohn

***Note added 08/05/15 11:07 AM by Julie Pett john:

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

12/01/2015 12:00 Case contact - employer 807040 1764 Michael Cooper

12/01/2015 12:00 Case contact - employer 807040 1818 Michael Cooper

12/01/2015 01:09 Elevated BLL letter to sponsoring employer Adrian Tandoc

12/02/2015 12:00 Case contact - employer 807040 1818 Michael Cooper

Premier COMP Medical Groupsm

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Finally, Here is our updated Employee Roster you requested.

First Name Last Name Trade/Job Duty Date of Birth

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Please don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Thanks.

12/02/2015 12:00 Case contact - employer 807040 1764 Michael Cooper

Premier COMP Medical Groupsm

Finally, Here is our updated Employee Roster you requested.

First Name Last Name Trade/Job Duty Date of Birth

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Please don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions. Thanks.

04/07/2016 12:00 Case contact - employer 830093 1764 Michael Cooper

Michael R. Cooper, CIH, CSP, MPH

04/12/2016 12:00 Case contact - employer 830093 1764 Michael Cooper

Please don't hesitate to call me with any questions.

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

09/15/2016 12:44 Elevated BLL letter to sponsoring employer Adrian Tandoc

11/01/2016 12:00 Case contact - employer 1764 Michael Cooper

Here is the updated roster…

Last First Craft

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

11/29/2016 12:00 Case contact - employer 1764 Michael Cooper

Last First Craft

CA Dept of Public Health - Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

02/08/2017 12:00 Site Visit Nina Townsend

03/02/2017 12:00 Other contact -employer 1764 Luz Kirsch

04/27/2017 12:00 Case contact - employer 1764 Michael Cooper

I hope you're doing well.

Thanks very much,

Michael R. Cooper, CIH, CSP, MPH