OSHA Inspection: GRANITE AND MARBLE DESIGNS LLC

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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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 are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards which could inflict death or serious injury while handling granite slabs:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the employer did not follow safe slab handling procedures while transporting and maneuvering granite slabs.  Employees were observed standing in the fall zone on multiple occasions in order to lock the clamp in place in order to move the slabs between the storage racks and the bridge saw.  This condition exposed the employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.  Abatement Note:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to perform the following:  (1)  A slab wedge can be used to separate the granite slabs from one another by having two employees stand to the side of the slab and insert the wedge so that a clamping device can be placed onto the slab to be moved.  (2)  Institute and enforce a policy in which employees are prohibited from standing or putting any portion of their body in the fall zone of slabs.  (3)  Conduct employee training of safe handling procedures to ensure they fully understand the dangers of putting any portion of their body to the side of a moving and/or unsecured slab and the safe methods of maneuvering slabs.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of this section, was not established and implemented where respirator(s) were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirator(s) were required by the employer:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not ensure a worksite specific written respiratory program was established and implemented in the workplace when the use of respirators was required during fabrication tasks.  The employer requires the use of Moldex dust masks for fabrication operations which include, but are not limited to, sawing, routing, and polishing.  The employer requires the use of a 3M half-mask elastomeric respirator for dry grinding and dry cutting fabrication operations.  All these operations generate respirable silica.  On March 22, 2012, one employee performing dry cutting and dry grinding on granite and engineered stone slabs was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration greater than the 8-hour TWA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter.  The employee was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration of 5.168 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.  This is 10.77 times the PEL.  Air monitoring was conducted for 493 minutes.  (b)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not ensure a worksite specific written respiratory program was established and implemented in the workplace when the use of respirators was required during fabrication tasks.  The employer requires the use of Moldex dust masks for fabrication operations which include, but are not limited to, sawing, routing, and polishing.  The employer requires the use of a 3M half-mask elastomeric respirator for dry grinding and dry cutting fabrication operations.  All these operations generate respirable silica.  The written respiratory program does not specify respirator usage requirements for fabrication operations, nor does the program include a record of past air monitoring which supports the decision for respirator use.  This condition exposes employees to respiratory hazards associated with the use of negative pressure respirators.    Abatement Note:  The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of 29 CFR 1910.134 as applicable:  (1)  Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;  (2)  Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;  (3)  Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;  (4)  Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;  (5)  Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;  (6)  Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;  (7)  Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;  (8)  Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and,  (9)  Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):  The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace which includes a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace associated with stone fabrication operations such as, but not limited to, dry grinding and dry cutting.  On March 22, 2012, one employee performing dry cutting and dry grinding on granite and engineered stone slabs was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration greater than the 8-hour TWA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter.  The employee was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration of 5.168 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.  This is 10.77 times the PEL.  Air monitoring was conducted for 493 minutes.    (b)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace associated with stone fabrication operations such as, but not limited to, sawing, routing, and polishing.  This condition exposes employees to respirable silica.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A):  The employer did not use the assigned protection factors listed in Table 1 to select a respirator that met or exceeded the required level of employee protection:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On March 22, 2012, the employer did not provide a respirator with the appropriate Assigned Protection Factor (APF) to employees conducting dry grinding and dry cutting operations in the dry grind booth.  The employer required the use of a 3M half-mask elastomeric respirator for these tasks.  On March 22, 2012, one employee performing dry cutting and dry grinding on granite and engineered stone slabs was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration greater than the 8-hour TWA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter.  The employee was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration of 5.168 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.  This is 10.77 times the PEL.  Air monitoring was conducted for 493 minutes.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to each employee required to wear a half-mask elastomeric respirator or dust mask as part of their job duties of stone slab fabrication.  The employer requires employees to wear half-mask elastomeric respirators during dry cutting and dry grinding operations inside a dry grind booth.  On March 22, 2012, one employee conducting dry cutting and dry grinding operations on granite and engineered stone countertops was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration greater than the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter.  The employee was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration of 5.168 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.  This is 10.77 times the PEL.  Air monitoring was conducted for 341 minutes.  The employer did not provide medical evaluations to employees required to respiratory protection.  This condition exposed the employee to the physiological hazards of wearing a respirator without the evaluation of a physician or other licensed healthcare professional.    (b)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to each employee required to wear a half-mask elastomeric respirator or dust mask as part of their job duties of stone slab fabrication.  The employer requires employees to wear a dust mask during wet operations such as, but not limited to, sawing, routing, and polishing.  This condition exposes employees to the physiological hazards of wearing a respirator without the evaluation of a physician or other licensed healthcare professional.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  The employer requires half-mask elastomeric respirators for operations such as, but not limited to, dry grinding and dry cutting.  This task exposes the employee to respiratory hazards associated with silica.  On March 22, 2012, one employee conducting dry cutting and dry grinding operations on granite and engineered stone countertops was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration greater than the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter.  The employee was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration of 5.168 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.  This is 10.77 times the PEL.  Air monitoring was conducted for 341 minutes.  (b)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator.  The employer requires dust masks for operations such as, but not limited to, sawing, routing, and polishing.  These tasks expose employees to respiratory hazards associated with silica.  The employer did not conduct fit testing for employees required to use respiratory protection prior to their initial use.  This condition exposes the employees to a respiratory hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)[A] (Seal Protection):  The employer permitted respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by who have facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer permitted one employee to wear a half-mask elastomeric respirator with facial hair while conducting dry grinding and dry cutting operations.  On March 22, 2012, the employee conducting dry cutting and dry grinding operations on granite and engineered stone countertops was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration greater than the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter.  The employee was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration of 5.168 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.  This is 10.77 times the PEL.  Air monitoring was conducted for 341 minutes.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i):  Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the employer permitted a half-mask elastomeric respirator to be stored in the shop without being protected from dust and contamination.  A half-mask elastomeric respirator was observed in the shop covered in dust.  The respirator was not in use and was not stored in a bag, container, or other location to prevent contamination and deformation of the facepiece.  The respirator was exposed to airborne contaminants.  This condition potentially exposed an employee to a respiratory hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(k):  The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, annual training for employees required to wear respirators in the workplace:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the employer did not provide respiratory protection training prior to employees using respirators in the workplace.  Employees are required to wear half-mask elastomeric respirators and dust masks while conducting slab fabrication operations such as, but not limited to, sawing, cutting, grinding, routing, and polishing.  These operations expose employees to respirable silica.  Employees are unaware of how to clean respirators, how frequently to change filters and dust masks, or how to do user seal checks.  Employees were observed with facial hair.  This employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, annual respirator training.  On March 22, 2012, one employee conducting dry cutting and dry grinding operations on granite and engineered stone countertops was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration greater than the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter.  The employee was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration of 5.168 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.  This is 10.77 times the PEL.  Air monitoring was conducted for 341 minutes.  (b)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the employer did not provide respiratory protection training prior to employees using respirators in the workplace.  Employees are required to wear half-mask elastomeric respirators and dust masks while conducting slab fabrication operations such as, but not limited to, sawing, cutting, grinding, routing, and polishing.  These operations expose employees to respirable silica.  Employees are unaware of how to clean respirators, how frequently to change filters and dust masks, or how to do user seal checks.  Employees were observed with facial hair.  This employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, annual respirator training.  The employer did not conduct respiratory protection training to employees required to wear respiratory protection in the workplace.  This condition potentially exposes employees to a respiratory hazard.  Abatement Note:  The employer shall ensure that each employee can demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:  (1)  Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;   (2)  What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;  (3)  How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;  (4)  How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals for the respirator;  (5)  What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;  (6)  How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and,  (7)  The general requirements of this section.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 22, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1000(c):  An employees exposure to a substance listed in Table Z-3, in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week, exceeded the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA) limit given for that substance:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On March 22, 2012, one employee performing dry cutting and dry grinding on granite and engineered stone slabs was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration greater than the 8-hour TWA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter.  The employee was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration of 5.168 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.  This is 10.77 times the PEL.  Air monitoring was conducted for 493 minutes.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 22, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1000(e):   Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):  (a)  Granite and Marble Desgins LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On March 22, 2012, the employer did not implement feasible administrative or engineering controls to reduce and maintain employee exposure to respirable silica in accordance with the schedule in Table Z-3 of this paragraph.  On March 22, 2012, one employee performing dry cutting and dry grinding on granite and engineered stone slabs was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration greater than the 8-hour TWA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter.  The employee was exposed to respirable silica at a concentration of 5.168 milligrams per cubic meter as an 8-hour TWA.  This is 10.77 times the PEL.  Air monitoring was conducted for 493 minutes.  Abatement Note:  Feasible engineering controls include, but are not limited to:  (1)  Provide local exhaust ventilation either by installation of local exhaust ventilation at each work station capable of generating airborne dust, or by use of a vacuum system right angle head grinder.  (2)  Use wet methods to reduce airborne respirable particles.  Abatement Note:  Abatement of this item will normally be multi-step as follows:  (1)  Effective respiratory protection shall be provided and used by exposed employees as an interim protective measure until feasible engineering and/or administrative controls can be implemented or whenever such controls fail to reduce employee exposure to within exposure limits.  STEP 1 ABATEMENT DATE (15 DAYS):  X  (2)  Submit to the Area Director a written detailed plan of abatement outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering and/or administrative measures to control employee exposures to the hazardous substance referenced in this citation.  The plan should include, at a minimum, target dates for the following actions which should be consistent with the dates required by this citation:  (a)  Evaluation of the extent and location of the hazard source;  (b)  Evaluation of control measure options;  (c)  Selection of optimum control measures;  (d)  Determination of control measure designs;  (e)  Ordering and delivery of equipment;  (f)  Installation of control measures;  (g)  Training of employees in proper operation and maintenance of newly implemented control measures; and,  (h)  Assurance of the effective performance of control measures.  All control measures shall be evaluated for each particular use by a competent Industrial Hygienist or other technically qualified person.  Thirty day progress reports are required during the abatement period.  The progress report must identify the action taken to achieve abatement and the date the action was taken.  STEP 2 ABATEMENT DATE (60 DAYS):  X  (3)  Abatement will be completed by the implementation of feasible engineering and/or administrative controls and upon verification of their effectiveness in achieving compliance.  STEP 3 ABATEMENT DATE (90 DAYS):  X  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use when muriatic acid was in use.  The employer uses muriatic acid as part of the fabrication process for marble countertops.  The muriatic acid is a corrosive chemical.  This condition potentially exposes employees to burns.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

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

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safety, as demonstrated by successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in 29 CFR 1910.178(l).  One employee was observed operating a Hyster powered industrial truck to transfer large granite and engineered stone slabs.  The employer did not ensure that the employee was competent to operate the powered industrial truck safety by successfully completing a training and evaluation program.  This condition exposed employees to a struck-by hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3):  Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the employer did not ensure that an abrasive wheel on a right angle grinder was used with a guard.  This condition exposed the employee to a projectile hazard.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the electrical panel located behind the bridge had open breakers.  This panel is accessed daily to turn on the bridge saw.  This exposed employees to and electrical shock hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new physical or health hazard that the employees have not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees on the physical and health hazards associated with granite slab fabrication operations.  Employees were unaware of the hazards associated with silica and were unable to locate the material safety data sheets.  This condition potentially exposes employees to chemical hazards.    Abatement Note:  Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (ie. flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals.  Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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(a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not complete in detail the log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300 Log or equivalent).  One injury occurred in 2011 and has not been completely recorded on the OSHA 300 Log.  This entry is lacking detail in the following elements:  (1)  Identity of the person;   (2)  Description of the case; and,  (3)  Classification of the case.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6):  Employer did not post the annual summary no later than February 1 of the year following the year covered by the records and keep the posting in place until April 30:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not post the 2011 annual summary of workplace injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300A or equivalent).  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1904.35(a)(1):  Employer did not inform each employee of how he or she is to report an injury or illness:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not inform each employee how to report an injury.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1):  When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceeded the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program for noise for operations such as, but not limited to, grinding, cutting, routing, and polishing on stone slabs.  On March 22, 2012, one employee was found to have an 89.6 dBa (95.0% dose) noise exposure while dry cutting and dry grinding on stone slabs.  This condition exposes employees to an excessive noise dose.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1):  The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program for employees conducting stone slab fabrication operations such as, but not limited to, grinding, cutting, polishing, and routing.  On March 22, 2012, one employee was found to have an 89.6 dBa (95.0% dose) noise exposure while dry cutting and dry grinding on stone slabs.  The employer has not conducted audiometric testing.  This condition exposes employees to an excessive noise dose.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, for tasks such as, but not limited to, use of muriatic acid and general housekeeping.  This condition potentially exposes employees to chemical splashes, burns, and inhalation hazards.  Abatement Note:  The employer shall verify that the required workplace assessment has been performed through a written certification that shall identify the following:  (1)  The workplace evaluated;  (2)  The person certifying that the evaluation has been performed;  (3)  The date(s) of the hazard assessment; and  (4)  The document as a certification of hazard assessment.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.242(b):  Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes:  (a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 22, 2012, effective chip guarding was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes.  The employer permitted employees to use a compressed air nozzle to remove dust off slabs and from their bodies.  This condition potentially exposes employees to projectile hazards from flying debris and respiratory hazards from silica.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

May 24, 2012

Abate by

Jun 20, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i):  Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:  a)  Granite and Marble Designs LLC at 650 E 49th Ave, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before March 16, 2012, the light fixtures inside the dry grind booth were less than 8 feet off the floor and had live parts exposed to employee contact.  This condition potentially exposes employees to lacerations from broken glass and an electrical shock hazard.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).