OSHA Inspection: PINNACLE STONEWORKS LLC

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii): Floor holes into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/19/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not ensure that floor holes into which persons can accidentally walk were guarded by a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction.  An Intermac Master 33 CNC machine and a JMM bridge saw were used to fabricate stone countertops.  The CNC machine and bridge saw were separated by an approximate five inch wide floor trough running the length of the work floor.  Floor hole covers did not cover the entire length of the floor trough.  The employer did not ensure that the floor hole was guarded.  This condition exposed employees to a floor hole hazard.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/20/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not ensure an open sided floor 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level was guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.  The flat roof above the interior structure office and break area was used for storage of sinks and other supplies.  Employees accessed the roof above the office and break area via a wooden stairway.  The roof, at an approximate height of 9.25 feet, was not guarded by standard railings on all open sides.  The employer did not ensure that the open sided floor was provided with fall protection.  This condition exposed employees to an approximate 9.25 foot fall hazard.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.24(f): Rise height and tread width were not uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/20/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not ensure that rise height and tread width were uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs.  The flat roof above the interior structure office and break area was used for storage of sinks and other supplies.  Employees accessed the approximate 9.25 foot high roof above the office and break area via a wooden stairway.  The wooden stairway had a rise height of 7.5 inches for the first 8 treads.  The wooden stairway had rise heights of 9.5 inches, 10.5 inches, and 23.5 inches for the topmost three treads.  The employer did not ensure that the stairway rise height was uniform.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/20/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not ensure that standard railings were provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms.  The flat roof above the interior structure office and break area was used for storage of sinks and other supplies.  Employees accessed the approximate 9.25 foot high roof above the office and break area via a wooden stairway.  The wooden stairway was not provided a standard railing on its open side.  This condition exposed employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/20/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified.  Employees used Diarex Acetone, Gran Quartz Legend Premium Polyester Adhesive, and Gran Quartz Recon Polyester Adhesive (containing styrene) during fabrication of countertops.  The employer provided Ammex Corp Gloveworks Industrial Latex medical exam type gloves to the employees to wear when using acetone or adhesive.  Medical exam type gloves do not provide adequate protection from exposure to acetone or styrene.  The employer did not ensure that an appropriate glove was provided.  This condition exposed employees to a chemical hazard.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/19/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not ensure that working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was not used for storage.  An Intermac Master 33 CNC machine was used to fabricate stone countertops.  The CNC machine's electrical disconnect was blocked by a metal fabricated storage unit.  The employer did not ensure that the working space in front of the electrical disconnect was not used for storage.  This condition exposed employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g) and (h) will be met:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/19/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g) and (h) will be met.  Employees worked with chemicals during fabrication of stone countertops.  The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program.  Employees worked with, but not limited to, the following chemicals:    1.  Granite (containing silica);  2.  Synthetic stone (containing silica);  3.  Diarex Acetone;  4.  Gran Quartz Legend Premium Polyester Adhesive;  5.  Gran Quartz Recon Polyester Adhesive (containing styrene); and  6.  Comet Cleanser.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/19/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not maintain copies of the material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace.  Employees worked with chemicals during fabrication of stone countertops.  The employer did not have material safety data sheets for the chemicals in the workplace.  Employees worked with, but not limited to, the following chemicals:    1.  Granite (containing silica);  2.  Synthetic stone (containing silica);  3.  Diarex Acetone;  4.  Gran Quartz Legend Premium Polyester Adhesive;  5.  Gran Quartz Recon Polyester Adhesive (containing styrene); and  6.  Comet Cleanser.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/19/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not ensure that employees were provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area.  Employees worked with chemicals during fabrication of stone countertops.  The employer had not provided hazard communication training.  Employees worked with, but not limited to, the following chemicals:    1.  Granite (containing silica);  2.  Synthetic stone (containing silica);  3.  Diarex Acetone;  4.  Gran Quartz Legend Premium Polyester Adhesive;  5.  Gran Quartz Recon Polyester Adhesive (containing styrene); and  6.  Comet Cleanser.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): Areas used for mercantile, business, industrial, or other storage purposes shall be provided with a floor loading plate with the approval of the building officials or other qualified sources and posted in a conspicuous place:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/20/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not ensure areas used for mercantile, business, industrial, or other storage purposes were provided with a floor loading plate with the approval of the building officials or other qualified sources and posted in a conspicuous place.  The space above the interior structure office and break area was used for storage of sinks and other supplies.  The employer did not ensure that the roof of the office and break area was provided with a floor loading plate.  This condition potentially exposed employees to a roof collapse hazard.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d):    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/19/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d).  Employees were exposed to toxic chemicals, flying projectiles, and heavy objects during fabrication of countertops.  The employer had not certified that a personal protective equipment hazard assessment had been performed.  Employees were exposed to the following, but not limited to, hazards:    1.  Exposure to respirable silica while fabricating granite countertops;  2.  Exposure to respirable silica while fabricating synthetic stone countertops;  3.  Exposure to Diarex Acetone, Gran Quartz Legend Premium Polyester Adhesive, Gran Quartz Recon Polyester Adhesive (containing styrene), Comet Cleanser while assembling stone countertops;  4.  Exposure to flying stone debris while polishing, grinding, or cutting stone countertops; and  5.  Exposure to heavy objects while transporting stone countertops.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/19/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not establish and maintain a written respiratory protection program, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix), in that employees were required to wear respirators during work operations.  Employees used portable right angle grinders to polish or grind granite countertops.  These processes generated respirable silica.  The employer required the employees to wear 3M model 8210 N95 filtering facepiece respirators while fabricating the countertops.  The employer had not established or maintained a written respiratory protection program.  This condition potentially exposed employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/19/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace.  Employees used portable right angle grinders to polish or grind granite countertops.  These processes generated respirable silica.  The employer had not evaluated employee exposure to respirable silica.  This condition potentially exposed employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

2013-04-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B):  The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC, at 1781 W 64th Lane, Denver, CO: On and preceding 2/19/13, Pinnacle Stoneworks LLC did not ensure that the energy control procedures clearly and specifically outlined the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  An Intermac Master 33 CNC machine and a JMM bridge saw were used to fabricate stone countertops.  The CNC machine and bridge saw have multiple energy sources, including electrical, pneumatic and pressurized water.  The employer has contractors service the machines.  The employer's energy control procedures for the CNC machine and the bridge saw did not contain specific procedures for the de-energization and control of the hazardous energy sources.  This condition potentially exposed employees and contractors to uncontrolled hazardous energy sources.