OSHA Inspection: LIVING STONE CREATIONS, INC.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

Hazardous substances 00409015

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 November 15, 2012, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program to outline how requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met for employees who have exposure to hazardous materials such as but not limited to Barton Garnet Abrasives, Lacquer Thinner, Acetone, Lenmar Ultralaq, and Omicron Transparent Knife Glue.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a. On or about November 15, 2012, an approximately 200 ml plastic bottle containing one third of lacquer thinner was not labeled to reflect its contents at the workstation in the Cabinet Shop.    b. On or about November 15, 2012, several containers, size range from approximately 20 ml to 50 ml, were not marked with their contents, located on the shelf in the Sanding Area.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00402460

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    a. On or about November 15, 2012, an approximately 200 ml plastic bottle containing one third of lacquer thinner was not labeled to reflect its hazard warning at the workstation in the Cabinet Shop.    b. On or about November 15, 2012, several containers, size range from approximately 20 ml to 50 ml, were not marked with their hazard warnings, located on the shelf in the Sanding Area.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:    a.	On or about November 30, 2011, located outside of the spray booth, several windows and doors were laid on the one side of spray booth and an old copy machine was stored at the other side of the spray booth. A clear space of at least 3 feet was not maintained on both sides of the spray booth and kept clear of storage to allow for ready accessibility for cleaning and removal of any fire hazards.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances S114

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:    a.	On or about November 15, 2012, the employer provided employees 3M 8210 Particulate Respirators and 3M tekk Sanding and Fiberglass Respirators for voluntary use while operating cutting and sanding activities in Cutting Area and Sanding Area. Employees had not received medical evaluations to determine their ability to use a respirator. The employer had not established nor implemented a written respirator protection program.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 November 15, 2012, in the spray booth, the employee used a compressed air at a pressure which exceeded 30 p.s.i., in the process of removing dust from filters.      b.	On or about November 15, 2012, in the cabinet shop, the employee used a compressed air at a pressure which exceeded 30 p.s.i. in the process of cleaning dust at the workstation and on wooden windows.