OSHA Inspection: NATURAL STONE MOTIF, INC.

Issued

Dec 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1):     Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides and railings were not provided with a toeboard where required:    a. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - employees were required to go on the area on top of the roof of the shop restroom to store materials, exposing the employees to an 8 feet 11 inches fall hazard.

Issued

Dec 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(b):     Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations:    a. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - a wooden ramp with pieces of 2x4's nailed to it was provided for access to the storage area above the shop restroom, exposing the employees to an 8 feet 11 inches fall hazard.

Issued

Dec 12, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,040 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1):     Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    a. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - the guard on the Ryobi table compound miter saw did not adjust automatically to enclose the exposed blade, exposing the employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

Dec 12, 2012

Abate by

Feb 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a):     Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:    a. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - the electric cord on the wet router was repaired with black electrical tape in several places, exposing the employees to a contact hazard.     b. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - the guards were removed from five 4.5 Makita angle grinders to facilitate use of larger cutting blades, exposing the employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

Dec 12, 2012

Abate by

Dec 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, compressed air used for cleaning purposes had a pressure of 82 p.s.i.    b. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - employees were exposed to struck-by hazards, in that, employees used compressed air to blow clean their bodies and clothing with a pressure of 82 p.s.i.

Issued

Dec 12, 2012

Abate by

Dec 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2):     Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    a. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - the floor was not kept as dry as possible, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.     b. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - the floor was not kept as clean as possible, exposing the employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

Dec 12, 2012

Abate by

Dec 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - fire extinguishers were not readily identified, and the path to some was obstructed and they were not readily accessible.

Issued

Dec 12, 2012

Abate by

Dec 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment    a. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - the working space to the Westinghouse Pow-R-Line C PRL4 Panelboard and other electrical panels was not provided, in that, there were multiple items stored within 3 feet of the working space.

Issued

Dec 12, 2012

Abate by

Dec 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):     Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a. On or about 10/01/2012, in the fabrication shop - the cover to the Westinghouse Pow-R-Line C PRL4 Panelboard was not installed.