OSHA Inspection: GRANITE CREATIONS

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

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:      On or about July 30, 2013, employees were exposed to a respiratory hazard of silica dust while using the 3M 8210 Plus N95 respirator without a respiratory protection program in place during the course of grinding and polishing applications on granite countertops.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:      On or about July 30, 2013, employees were exposed to the respiratory hazard of silica dust while grinding and polishing grainite countertops.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards:      On or about July 30, 2013 employees were exposed to a struck by hazard from moving heavy granite countertops without appropriate personal protective equipment (steel toe boots).

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:      On or about July 30, 2013, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard while using Acetone without proper chemical resistant gloves.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

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.:      On or about July 30, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while using compressed air that was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I. to clean parts.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Portable electric equipment and flexible cords that were used in highly conductive work locations (such as those inundated with water or other conductive locations) or in job locations where employees were likely to contact water or conductive liquids were not approved for those locations:      On or about July 30, 2013 employees were exposed to a shock hazard while using two Makita 9564CV grinder with extension cord in a wet area.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(c): An employees were exposed to Silica in excess of the 8-hour time weighted average limits of [10mg/(%SiO2+2)] listed in Table Z-3:      On or about July 30, 2013, employees were exposed to a respiratory hazard of silica dust over the prescribed time weighted average of 0.455 mg/m3 while grinding and polishing granite countertops..

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):    On or about July 30, 2013, employees were exposed to a respiratory hazard of silica dust over the prescribed time weighted average of 0.455 mg/m3 while grinding and polishing granite countertops.