OSHA Inspection: RAINBOW CULTURED MARBLE

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, store rooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, Blending Area, cultured marble powder had accumulated on the floor and tables creating a dust inhalation hazard.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2): All spraying areas were not kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, Spraying Area, resin had accumulated on the floors and tables creating fire and tripping hazards.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable or combustible liquids were not drawn from or transferred into vessels, containers, or portable tanks within a building only through a closed piping system, from safety cans, by means of a device drawing through the top, or from a container or portable tanks by gravity through an approved self-closing valve:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, Blending Area, one 55-gallon drum containing acetone was not equipped with a self-closing valve.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5): The use of solvents for cleaning operations was not restricted to those having flashpoints not less than 100 F:       (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, Blending Area, acetone was used to clean spray nozzles and a bucket that contained a mixture of styrene and methyl ethyl ketone.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7):  "No smoking" signs in large letters on contrasting color background were not conspicuously posted at all spraying areas and paint storage rooms:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, Spraying Area, "No Smoking" signs were not posed in spraying areas.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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 or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, Blending, Grinding, and Spraying Operations, an employee who prepared the blend to be poured on molds, sprayed resin and gel coat, and performed grinding was not wearing eye or face protection.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, portable fire extinguishers, ABC type, were not visually inspected every month.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, employees who were expected by the employer to use portable fire extinguishers during small fires were not provided with training about the use of the equipment.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, Grinding Area, extension cords were used to connect grinders and buffing machines.    (b) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, Mold Pouring Area, an extension cord was used to power a fan.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, a written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented for employees that were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, calcium carbonate, crystalline silica (Marblend), styrene monomer, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, and Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (Syrgis Norox ).

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Jan 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees 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 the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as calcium carbonate, crystalline silica, styrene monomer, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide were not informed and trained about the hazards associated with these chemicals.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Nov 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, four exit doors were not provided with exit signs.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and provide appropriate respiratory protection based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker(s) was exposed and workplace and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, an employee who was exposed to mist and vapors of styrene (resin, gel coat), and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide during spraying operations was wearing a particulate mask.

Issued

Nov 19, 2012

Abate by

Dec 8, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select a NIOSH-certified respirator for use in compliance with the conditions of its certification:      (a) On or about August 20, 2012 - Facility, an employee who was exposed to styrene, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, marble powder, and acetone during blending, spraying, and cleaning operations was wearing a dust mask not certified by NIOSH.