OSHA Inspection: BERRY MARBLE COMPANY, INC., DBA U. S. GRANITE

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by and/or crushed-by suspended load:       This violation occurred on or about May 27, 2014, at times prior thereto and at times thereafter; where employees, who used a damaged below-the-hook lifter/clamp to handle and move granite and marble slabs, were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10780.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck-by and/or crushed-by suspended load:       This violation occurred on or about May 27, 2014, at times prior thereto and at times thereafter; where employees were exposed to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards using a below-the-hook lifter/clamp to handle and move granite and marble slabs that did not have the rated load legibly marked on its main structure or on a tag attached to its main structure where it was visible.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3080.00 · Current $1540.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i): On stairways less than 44 inches wide having both sides enclosed, was not equipped with at least one handrail, preferably on the right side descending:    This violation occurred on or about May 27, 2014, and at times prior to; where employees accessing the 2nd floor used a stairway that was not equipped with at least one handrail.  Employees were exposed to a fall hazard while using the stairway.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $3400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    This violation was discovered on or about May 27, 2014, in the production area; where the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment to determine if employees who worked with hazards chemicals, including but not limited to Pro Sealer, needed personal protective equipment.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  This violation occurred on or about May 27, 2014, and at times prior to, in the production area; where the employer did not ensure that employees, who worked with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to Pro Sealer, wore protective eyewear to prevent eye injuries.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3850.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3): The employer did not designate a program administrator who was qualified by appropriate training or experience that was commensurate with the complexity of the program to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program and conduct the required evaluations of program effectiveness:    This violation was discovered on or about May 27, 2014, in the production area; where employees were required to wear N95 respirators, but the employer did not designate an administrator for the respiratory protection program.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3850.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    This violation was discovered on or about May 27, 2014, in the production area; where employees, who were required to wear N95 respirators, were not medically evaluated to determine their ability to wear a respirator

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C): Where lockout was used for energy control, the periodic inspection did not include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected:    This violation was discovered on or about May 27, 2014; where employees in the maintenance department were required to perform service and maintenance work on machines and equipment, but the employer did not periodically review the energy control procedures to determine their effectiveness.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee was not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:    This violation was discovered on or about May 27, 2014; where affected employees, who were not trained on the company's lockout/tagout program and energy control procedures, were exposed to the unexpected release of stored energy.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10780.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:    This violation was discovered on or about May 27, 2014; where employees that were deemed to be authorized to perform lockout/tagout by the employer were not trained in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control, and were exposed to the unexpected release of stored energy.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $5390.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affected capacity and safe operation were performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval:     This violation occurred on or about May 27, 2014, and at times prior to and thereafter, where the employer used a boom attachment on a forklift truck that affected the capacity and safe operation without the manufacturer's prior written approval.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5390.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer did not ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by 29 CFR 1910.178(l):    This violation was discovered on or about May 27, 2014; where employees, who had not completed a training program  consisting of formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace, were permitted to operate forklift trucks exposing employees to struck-by and/or crushed-by hazards.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $46200.00 · Current $21805.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Slings that were damaged or defective were used:    This violation occurred on or about May 27, 2014, at times prior to and at times thereafter; where employees were using damaged slings, and were exposed to the hazards of being struck-by and/or crushed-by marble and granite slabs weighing more than 4,000 pounds.

Issued

2014-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $46200.00 · Current $9345.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1): Each sling was not marked or coded to show the rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:    This violation occurred on or about May 27, 2014, at times prior to and at times thereafter; where the slings employees used to lift, move and load granite and marble slabs were not marked to show the rated capacity.  Employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck-by and/or crushed-by loads of granite and marble weighing more than 4,000 pounds.