OSHA Inspection: A & G GRANITE AND MARBLE, INC.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) Fabrication shop - A site specific lockout program including written procedures and employee training was not developed for employees who serviced and set up production equipment including, but not limited to the Brambana CNC machines, the Brambana Antea 750 saw, and the Mantello Antonino Saw. On or about 6/7/13.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(2)(i)(c): Before adjustments and repairs were made on a crane, the main or emergency switch was not opened and locked in the open position:  a) Fabrication shop - A site specific lockout program including written procedures and employee training was not developed for employees who serviced hoists including, but not limited to the Nitchi 2 ton hoists, and the Contrx Cranes 1/2 ton hoist (model WMCC16, serial number 48492).  On or about 6/7/13.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,360 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  a)  Fabrication shop - Frequent crane inspections were not conducted for overhead cranes and hoists including, but not limited to the 2 ton cranes with Nitchi hoists and the 1/2 ton hoists (Contrx Cranes model WMCC116, sn 48492). On or about 6/13/13.  ABATEMENT NOTE: Frequent inspections shall be conducted on daily to monthly intervals, and shall include the items specified in 1910.179(j)(2)(i - vii).  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:  a)  Fabrication shop - Periodic crane inspections were not conducted for overhead cranes and hoists including, but not limited to the 2 ton cranes with Nitchi hoists, and the 1/2 ton hoists (Contrx Cranes model WMCC116, sn 48492). On or about 6/13/13.  ABATEMENT NOTE: Periodic inspections shall be conducted on one to twelve month intervals and shall include the items specified in 1910.179(j)(3)(i - x).  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 3, 2013

Abate by

Jul 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $765 Reduced

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) Fabrication shop - The air pressure at the nozzles of compressed air hoses used for cleaning and drying stone slabs at production equipment such as, but not limited to the Brembana CNC machines was measured at over 100 psi. On or about 6/13/13.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.