OSHA Inspection: ASI/MASSACHUSETTS STONE FABRICATION & SUPPLY

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to crushing hazards:
(a ) Location - Fabrication shop:
On or about 10/3/05, employees were exposed to crushing hazards as
overhead cranes
and hoisting devices were not inspected on a frequent basis.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to
train employees to inspect the crane each day prior to use.  Among the
items to inspect
include: Excessive wear of chains, ropes and hoisting mechanisms, twisted
or distorted
links, cracked or broken parts, condition of sheave, all functional
operating mechanisms.

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to crushing hazards:
(a) Location - Fabrication shop:
On or about 10/3/05, employees were exposed to crushing hazards while
hoisting granite
slabs with an overhead hoist that did not have a safety latch on the load
hook.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to
install a safety latch on the load hook in accordance with the hook
manufacturers
guidelines.

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of being crushed while handling and moving
granite slabs:
(a) Location - Fabrication shop:
On or about 10/3/05, an employee was fatally injured after attempting to
handle and
move granite slabs.
Among other methods, a feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to
instruct employees so they know how to properly handle and move granite
slabs.
Develop clear, written work rules so workers know where to position
themselves during
transitions.  Develop clear work rules so the number of workers needed for
the task is
clearly communicated and understood.  Post reminders near the work
station.
Ensure management involvement and oversight.  Monitor and audit
accordingly.

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500

Issued

Mar 30, 2006

Abate by

May 16, 2006