OSHA Inspection: R & G GRANITE WORKS

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5):  Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one-half inch:    R & G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the fan blades of a fan located on the floor by the garage door had openings larger than 6 inches on the side of the work shop area. This condition exposed the employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(5):  The angular exposure of grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on surface grinding machine(s) employing the wheel periphery exceeded 150 degrees:    (a)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the employer did not ensure that guards were installed on the Makita 4 1/2" angle grinder, serial number 147614A, and Makita 4 1/2" angle grinder, serial number 146924A, used in the granite shop. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of being struck by shrapnel in the event of a grinding wheel failure.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    (a)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the 13-amp Skilsaw HD77 circular hand saw was not used in accordance with the operating instructions, in that employees pour water from a container onto the saw blade of the Skilsaw while cutting on granite. This saw is not rated to be used with water. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of electrical shock.    (b)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the main circuit breaker panel board located on the north wall in the shop was not installed in accordance with its listing. The circuit break panel is incorrectly recessed into its enclosure, thus causing a one to two-inch opening surrounding the circuit breakers. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1):  Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panel board enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:    (a)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the main circuit breaker panel board located on the west wall was not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosure. Employees use water on saws while cutting granite slabs, thus causing standing water to cover the floor of the shop, in addition to water spraying the work area. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of electrical shock and burns.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv):  Receptacles installed in wet or damp locations were not suitable for the location:    (a)  On or before March 17, 2009, the 120-volt electrical receptacles installed throughout the granite shop are not rated for wet or damp locations. Employees use water on saws while cutting granite slabs, thus causing standing water to cover the floor of the shop, in addition to water spray in the work area. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of electrical shock and burns.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):  Portable cord and plug connected electrical equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    (a)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the outer insulation jacket on the flexible power extension cord used with the Skilsaw HD77 circular hand saw was damaged. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of electrical shock.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    (a)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the employer did not ensure that the path to ground for the Blue Ripper stone saw was continuous. The grounding prong in the 3-prong grounding AC plug was damaged and loose. This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):  Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the electrical power extension cord used on the south wall was not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws. The inner conductor wires were exposed due to damaged cord sheathing. This condition exposed the employee to electrical shock.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.242(b):  Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 psi:    (a)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the employer did not ensure the compressed air nozzle used for cleaning off equipment in the facility was reduced to less than 30 psi. The compressed air line was pressurized at approximately 125 psi. This condition exposed employees using the air hose to the hazard of an embolism in the blood stream.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):  Each service, feeder and branch circuit, at its disconnecting  means or over current device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    (a)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the employer did not ensure each circuit breaker was identified in the main circuit breaker panel board located on the north wall in the shop. Each circuit break was not marked to indicate its purpose. This condition exposed the employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

May 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the electrical outlet junction box located on the south wall did not have the correct cover installed, thus potentially exposing employees to energized parts. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of electrical shock.    (b)  R and G Granite Works at 7000 E. 58th Ave., Unit A, Commerce City, CO 80022:  On and before February 9, 2012, the main circuit breaker panel board located on the north wall in the shop did not have the cover installed. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of electrical shock.