OSHA Inspection: WORLD WIDE STONE INC.

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $1,210 Reduced

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:    a) Fabrication Area - On or about 12/8/14, the employer did not develop and implement a respiratory protection program for employees who are required, by the employer, to wear respiratory protection while working in the Fabrication Area.  Employees were observed wearing Stanley N95 respirators and North 5500 half-mask air-purifying respirators while polishing stone counter tops.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Mar 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Fabrication Area - On or about 12/8/14, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to employees who are required, by the employer, to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while polishing stone counter tops.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) Fabrication Area - On or about 12/8/14, employees who were required, by the employer, to wear half-mask air-purifying respirators while polishing stone counter tops were not fit-tested prior to the initial use of the respirator.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training to employees who are required to wear respirators and ensure that they could demonstrate knowledge of the requirements contained in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):  a) Fabrication Area - On or about 12/8/14, the employer did not provide training to employees who are required, by the employer, to wear respiratory protection while polishing stone counter tops.  The employees could not demonstrate knowledge of at least the following:  1)    Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect        of the respirator. 2)    What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are. 3)    How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator. 4)    What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator. 5)    How to recognize medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of the respirator.        AND 6)    The general requirements of this section.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $968 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Fabrication Area - On or about 12/8/14, the employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, acetone, denatured alcohol, and Superior Bronze Polyester Knife Grade (containing styrene).    A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:    1)    Labeling and other forms of warning;  2)    Material Safety Data Sheets; AND  3)    Employee information and training will be met.    Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Mar 6, 2015

Abate by

Apr 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Fabrication Area - On or about 12/8/14, the employer did not provide information and training, as required, to employees working with and/or exposed to materials such as, but not limited to acetone, denatured alcohol, and Superior Stone Bronze Polyester Knife Grade (containing styrene).  Employees shall be informed of:  1)    The requirements of this section; 2)    Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND 3)    The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material         Safety Data Sheets.  Employee training shall include at least:  1)    Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work         area. 2)    The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3)    The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices,         emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used. 4)    The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material         Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED