OSHA Inspection: COLE BROTHERS MARBLE & GRANITE

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i):     LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damange, or tampering by unauthorized persons:    a) Outside behind production shop: Propane cylinders used to power the TCM forklift were not stored in a secure location or in a cool shaded area, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not evaluate employees competency before allowing them to operate the TCM FCG-25 forklift, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not ensure that employees operating CAT forklift model 693-1, serial 920242 and TCM FCG-25 forklift, successfully completed training consisting of formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6):     Industrial trucks were  altered by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer. Additional counterweighting of fork trucks was not approved by the truck manufacturer.     a) Throughout facility: A boom and Abaco Lifter added to the TCM FCG-25 forklift to move pieces of marble and granite were not approved by the forklift manufacturer, on or about 1/3/13.     b) Throughout facility: A Vestil Lift Master boom added to the CAT forklift model 693-1, serial 920242 to move pieces of marble and granite was not approved by the forklift manufacturer, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 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:        a) Production area: The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees required to use Gerson half face air purifying respirators model 8311P, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5):     Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:      a) Production shop near overhead door: A pedestal fan model MACH30A had a broken guard with an opening more than a half inch, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:      a) Production area: Employees used compressed air guns to clean dust from product and clothing that was set at 60 psi and did not have a reducer, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):     Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:      a) Front of shop near overhead door: An extension cord was used to power a garage door opener, on or about 1/3/13.    b) Front of shop next to overhead door: An extension cord was used to power a pedestal fan, on or about 1/3/13.     c) Production shop next to electrical panel: A three outlet extension cord plugged into an electrical receptacle was used to power a clock, Ryobi charger and another extension cord, on or about 1/3/13.    d) Production shop next to plunge router: An extension cord was used to power an extension cord reel that powered a pedestal fan, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B):     Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:      a) Front of production area near overhead door: An extension cord was run through the ceiling to operate the garage door opener, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:    a) Front of production area near overhead door: An extension cord powering a garage door opener was attached to metal conduit, on or about 1/3/13.    b) Back of production area behind bridge saw: An extension cord powering an extension cord reel that powered a pedestal fan was attached to the wall and ceiling, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):   Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Production area next to bridge saw: An extension cord powering a Mr. Heater Contractor 7500 BTU space heater had a broken strain relief, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    a) Production area: The employer did not develop and implement a written respirator program for those employees required to use Gerson half face air purifying respirators model 8311P and Moldex 2200 N95 particulate dust masks, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i):     Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:    a) Production area: The employer did not provide a copy of appendix D to employees using Moldex 2200 N95 filtering facepiece dust masks, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) Production shop: The employer did not provide training to employees required to use fire extinguishers  that familiarized them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting initially and annually thereafter, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):      Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not provide safety data sheets for chemicals used by employees, including, but not limited to, acetone, paint thinner, Tenax mastic, Tenax hardener, propane and Goof Off, on or about 1/3/13.

Issued

Apr 30, 2013

Abate by

May 24, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) Throughout facility: The employer did not provide information and training for the chemicals used by employees, including, but not limited to, acetone, paint thinner, Tenax mastic, Tenax hardener, propane and Goof Off, on or about 1/3/13.