OSHA Inspection: TORO GRANITE, INC.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk was not guarded.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not effectively guard a floor hole measuring 8 inches in its least dimension located adjacent to the Matrix Sebring bridge saw and the air compressor disconnect where the floor hole was covered by sheets of plywood.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with, on stairways less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, one stair railing on each side.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not provide a handrail on the right side descending for metal stairs on the exterior, east side of the facility.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with, on stairways more than 44 inches wide but less than 88 inches wide, one handrail on each enclosed side and one stair railing on each open side.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not provide hand rails for the wood stairs accessing the granite storage on the east side of the yard.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where  respirators are required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures.   On or about July 09, 2014, where the employer provided and required the use of Moldex 2200 N95 filtering face piece respirators, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 required to use the respirator in the workplace.    On or about July 09, 2014, where the employer provided and required the use of Moldex 2200 N95 filtering face piece respirators, the employer did not provided affected employees with a medical evaluation.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employees using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) as stated in this paragraph.   On or about July 09, 2014, where the employer provided and required the use of Moldex 2200 N95 filtering face piece respirators, the employer did not provide affected employees with a qualitative or quantitative fit test.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3): The employer did not provide training prior to requiring the employee to use a respirator in the workplace.  On or about July 09, 2014, where the employer provided and required the use of Moldex 2200 N95 filtering face piece respirators, the employer did not provide employees with respiratory protection training.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii): The floor of every workroom was not maintained, so far as practicable, in a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage was not maintained or false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places provided, where practicable, or appropriate waterproof footgear not provided.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not maintain the floor drainage system in the polishing room where wet processes were used.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer did not assure that portable fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer provided a hand held portable fire extinguisher in the granite cutting room for voluntary employee use by employees but did not ensure that the fire extinguisher was maintained in a fully charged condition.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section were not visually inspected monthly.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer provided hand held portable fire extinguishers for voluntary use by employees but did not ensure that the fire extinguishers were visually inspected monthly.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer did not also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer provided hand held portable fire extinguishers for voluntary use by employees but did not provide employees with the required education to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting..

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation were performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval.    a.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer provided a Vestil telescoping forklift boom for outdoor use with a Hyster model H90XMS forklift by employees to move granite slabs.    b.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer provided a Vestil telescoping forklift boom for indoor use with a Komatsu model FG25ST-14 forklift by employees to move granite slabs.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).  On or about July 9, 2014 the employer provided powered industrial trucks for use by employees in the production area and yard but did not provide the forklift operators with powered industrial truck operator training.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.   On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not provide guarding for the "Matrix Stone Products" Sebring model bridge saw, serial number 0824200412793, where the operator and other employees in the area could approach the blade of the saw while in operation.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4):  Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.  a.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not ensure a faceplate was installed on the snap switch box for the grinding/cutting room lights.  b.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not ensure a faceplate was installed on the snap switch box for the polishing room lights.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  a.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer used flexible cords as a substitute for fixed wiring of the facility to provide power to a Makita angle grinder in the polishing room.  b.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer used flexible cords as a substitute for fixed wiring of the facility to provide power to Makita angle grinders in the cutting/grinding room.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer used flexible cords run through the doorway connecting the cutting/grinding room to the polishing room to provide power to a Makita angle grinder in the cutting/grinding room.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not ensure that flexible cords supplying power to a Makita angle grinder were connected so that strain relief was provided.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who cut and grind granite containing silica and install granite counter tops and table tops using latex sealants.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  The employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not maintain safety data sheets where employees cut and grind granite containing silica and install granite counter tops and table tops using latex sealants.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer did not provide hazard communication training for employees who cut and grind granite containing silica and install granite counter tops and table tops using latex sealants.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.   On or about July 09, 2014 the employer provided an exit sign on the west wall of the production area above a door accessing the administrative/showroom area but did not ensure the sign was illuminated.

Issued

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): The place of employment was not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows.  On or about July 09, 2014 the employer had not developed and implemented an effective housekeeping policy to address the accumulations of granite dust in the workplace where accumulations were measured in excess of 3/4 inch deep on horizontal surfaces.