OSHA Inspection: ARTISTIC STONEWORKS, INC.

Issued

Feb 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  In workplaces where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators were required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures:    a. On or about January 15, 2015, an employee was required to wear a N95 dust respirator while wet polishing an edge of natural stone countertop and the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program that addressed the worksite-specific procedures such as but not limited to employee fit testing, and training on the use, maintenance and care of the respirators.

Issued

Feb 11, 2014

Abate by

Mar 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a. On or about January 15, 2014, the employer did not include in the hazards communication program an explanation of the labeling system, safety data sheet, and training to employees who have exposure to hazardous materials such as but not limited to crystalline silica, denatured alcohol, and DiaRex Transparent Knife Grade.