OSHA Inspection: MARBLE MASTERS OF MIDDLE GEORGIA, INC.

Issued

Mar 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employement which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to the struck-by hazards associated with the operation of overhead hoists in production areas:    On or about 11/15/12 at Warner Robins, GA: Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while working with overhead hoists in the production areas.      a). Main Production Area: (Mixing Area) The employer failed to ensure that a safety latch was installed on an overhead hoist located in the production area. The hoist was used to lift bags of calcium carbonate and other material.  b). Granite Shop: The employer failed to ensure that a safety latch was installed on a Valustar overhead hoist located in the granite shop.  The hoist was used to lift granite within the shop.  c). Granite Shop: The employer did not mark the lift capacity of the Valustar overhead hoist located in the granite shop and used to lift granite.  The employer had no knowledge of the hoist's lift capacity.  d). Production Area and Granite Shop: The employer had no record of frequent or regular inspections for overhead hoists used in the production process.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 11, 2013

Abate by

Apr 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6):  Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:    On or about 11/15/12 at Warner Robins, GA: Employees were exposed to fire-related hazards while working in a spray booth while spraying flammables that included MEK Peroxide, Unsaturated Polyester Gel Coat, and White Low Voc Gel Coat.  The employer failed to ensure that a receptacle and two electrical switches, located 6 inches from the entrance to the spray booth, were appropriate for a Class I, Division 2 hazardous location.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 11, 2013

Abate by

Apr 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:    On or about 11/15/12 at Warner Robins, GA: Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Black & Decker bench grinder in which a tongue guard was not installed.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    On or about 11/15/12 at Warner Robins, GA: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working with equipment plugged into two receptacle boxes which were both installed at the end of extension cords.  The employer failed to ensure that the electrical boxes were mounted on a surface or structural member to provide adequate support as required:  (NEC 370-13)    a) Main Production Area:(Work Bench) A receptacle located in the area of the work bench of the main production area was improperly installed to the end of an extension cord.  b)Main Production Area: (Demolding Area) A receptacle located in the demolding area of the main production area was improperly installed to the end of an extension cord.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 11, 2013

Abate by

Apr 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 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:    On or about 11/15/12 at Warner Robins, GA: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working at a work bench located in the main production area.  The employer failed to place a cover on an electrical box located above the work bench.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Mar 11, 2013

Abate by

Oct 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(e)(1):  The storage of flammable or combustible liquids in connection with spraying operations did not conform to the requirements of 1910.106, where applicable    On or about 11/15/12 at Warner Robins, GA:  Employees were exposed to fire related hazards while working in and around a spray area in the main production area.  The employer's chemical mixing area, which included MEK Peroxide, Unsaturated Polyester Gel Coat, and White Low VOC Gel Coat were located within 3 feet of the entrance to the spray area.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).