OSHA Inspection: OCEAN GRANITE AND MARBLE LLC

Issued

May 20, 2013

Abate by

Jun 14, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

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)  Ocean Granite and Marble - Manufacturing area:  The employer did not provide forklift training to employees using the forklift to lift stones on a daily basis, occurred on or about 03/05/2013.

Issued

May 20, 2013

Abate by

Jun 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):    Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a)  Ocean Granite and Marble - Manufacturing area:  The employer did not have approval from the forklift manufacturer to use a boom lift forklift attachment used to lift stone slabs, occurred on or about 03/05/2013.

Issued

May 20, 2013

Abate by

Jun 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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:    a) Ocean Granite and Marble, Manufacturing area - Electrical Panel:  Non approved circuit breakers were used daily to turn on/off equipment such as an air compressor and a bridge saw, observed on or about 3/20/2013.

Issued

May 20, 2013

Abate by

Jun 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a)  Ocean and Granite and Marble - Manufacturing area:  Flexible cords from the router and the fab king machines had damaged strain reliefs, observed on or about 03/05/2012.

Issued

May 20, 2013

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):   The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a)  Ocean Granite and Marble - manufacturing area:  The ground plug for the sump pump was missing, observed on or about 03/05/2013.

Issued

May 20, 2013

Abate by

May 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized was used for storage:   a) Ocean Granite and Marble - Manufacturing area:  Machinery was stored in front of the electrical panels that controlled machinery such as air compressors, bridge saw, etc., observed on or about 03/05/2013.