OSHA Inspection: AMC GRANITE & MARBLE, INC

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Abate by

Sep 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    The employer does not ensure that employees that are required to wear respirators are medically evaluated to prevent employee injury. This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, at the facility when employees were exposed to respiration hazards while wearing a respirator without having been medically evaluated.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees that are required to wear respirators are medically evaluated before being fit tested or wearing them in the workplace.

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Abate by

Sep 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    The employer does not ensure that all angle grinders are equipped with guards to protect employees from injury.      a. This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, when employees in the facility were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a Makita 7 inch angle grinder without guards.    b. This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, when employees in the facility were exposed to struck-by hazards while using a Makita 5 inch angle grinder without guards.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all portable powered tools are equipped with the required guards.

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Abate by

Sep 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Conductors or equipment were located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that had a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures:    The employer does not ensure that all conductors are located away from deteriorating agents. This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, when employees in the facility were exposed to electrical hazards while using an air compressor that had an attached power cord running through water.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all conductors and equipment are located so that they are not subject to deteriorating agents.

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Abate by

Sep 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

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:    The employer does not ensure that all junction and outlet boxes are provided with covers.     a. This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, when employees in the facility were exposed to electrical hazards while plugging equipment into an outlet box without a cover.    b. This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, when employees in the facility were exposed to electrical hazards while working near a junction box without a cover.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all electrical boxes and fittings are provided with covers identified for the purpose.

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Abate by

Sep 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    The employer does not ensure flexible cords and cables are installed so that they are not ran through holes in walls.  This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, when employees in the facility were exposed to electrical hazards while using an air compressor that had an attached power cord running through a hole in the buildings wall.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all flexible cords and cables are installed and used in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.305(g).

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Abate by

Sep 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:     The employer has not established and implemented a written respiratory program when employees were required to wear respiratory protection. This violation occurred on or about August 22, 2012, when employees were grinding and cutting marble and granite while wearing respirators before a written respiratory protection program had been established and implemented.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that they establish and implement a written respiratory protection program that includes the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i-ix)

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Abate by

Sep 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    The employer does not ensure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to annual maintenance checks.     a. This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, when a portable fire extinguisher mounted on the wall next to the marble and granite saw had not been subjected to an annual maintenance check.    b. This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, when a portable fire extinguisher mounted on the wall in the back of the grinding area of the shop had not been subjected to an annual maintenance check.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all portable fire extinguishers are inspected and maintained at frequencies required by this standard.

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Abate by

Sep 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    The employer does not ensure all flexible cords are maintained in continuous lengths without being spliced.  This violation was observed on or about August 22, 2012, when employees in the facility were using a Makita 7 inch angle grinder that had an attached power cord spliced to another electrical power cord.    Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all flexible cords are maintained in continuous lengths.

Issued

Sep 10, 2012

Abate by

Sep 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    The employer has not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that describes how they will comply with this standard regarding labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training. This violation occurred on or about August 22, 2012, and at times prior thereto, when employees in the facility were required to handle hazardous chemicals before a written hazard communication program had been developed and implemented.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that a written hazard communication program is developed, implemented, and maintained that includes the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f-h).