OSHA Inspection: HURLEY MONUMENT COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section 5(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by hazards caused by the operation of an overhead electrical chain hoist which was not equipped with  an approved chain container to prevent the hoist chain from posing a hazard to personnel:  Layout area: On or about March 10, 2015, and times thereafter, employee(s) were exposed to struck-by hazards from the use of a Coffing Electric Chain Hoist (Model JLC) which was not equipped with an approved chain container, and was used to lift stone monuments within the layout area.

Issued

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  a) Abrasive Blasting Area: On or about March 24, 2015, and times prior there to, employee(s) performing abrasive blasting processes using two abrasive blasting booths, including a Model J Automatic Sandblaster (SN: 9901580-10) and a Ruemelin Sand Blaster (Model INSPDR, SN: 48829), were exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 328.5% (8-Hour Time Weighted Average sound level of 85 dBA) during the 410 minute sampling period. For a full eight hour work shift this exposure is equivalent to an average sound level of 98.5 dBA. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 70 minutes not sampled.  b) Layout Area: On or about March 24, 2015, and times prior there to, employee(s) in the layout area, approximately 20-25 feet from two abrasive blasting booths, including a Model J Automatic Sandblaster (SN: 9901580-10) and a Ruemelin Sand Blaster (Model INSPDR, SN: 48829), were exposed to continuous noise at a dose of 74.5% (8-Hour Time Weighted Average sound level of 85 dBA) during the 410 minute sampling period. For a full eight hour work shift this exposure is equivalent to an average sound level of 87.8 dBA. Exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 70 minutes not sampled.

Issued

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) Layout area: On or about March 24, 2015, and times prior there to, employee(s) were exposed to chemical hazards from the use of 3M Die Cut Sandblast Filler #3 (Solvent Naptha, Polyisoprene, Ethyl Alcohol, Heptane), a skin sensitizer and irritant, without personal protective equipment, such as chemical resistant gloves.  b) Layout area, Painting station: On or about March 24, 2015, and times prior there to, employee(s) were exposed to chemical hazards from the use of Stone Tone Black Shadow (Toluene, Xylene, Carbon Black, Methanol), a skin sensitizer and irritant, without personal protective equipment, such as impervious clothing to prevent skin exposure.  c) Layout area, Painting station: On or about March 24, 2015, and times prior there to, employee(s) were exposed to chemical hazards from the use of Stone Tone Black Shadow (Toluene, Xylene, Carbon Black, Methanol), a skin sensitizer and irritant, without personal protective equipment, such as chemical resistant gloves.

Issued

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  Layout area, Painting station: On or about March 24, 2015, and times prior there to, the employer did not access the spray paint station where employee(s) were exposed to chemical hazards through skin contact and inhalation of Stone Tone Black Shadow (Toluene, Xylene, Carbon Black, Methanol), to determine whether adequate personal protective equipment was necessary.

Issued

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses 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:  a) Warehouse: On or about March 24, 2015, and times prior there to, employee(s) were exposed to chemical hazards from working in areas where chemical eye irritants, such as 3M Die Cut Sandblast Filler #3 (Solvent Naptha, Polyisoprene, Ethyl Alcohol, Heptane), Stone Tone Black Shadow (Toluene, Xylene, Carbon Black, Methanol), and Aluminum Oxide were used, and employee(s) were not equipped with personal protective equipment, such as safety eye glasses.

Issued

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used:  a) Layout area: On or about March 10, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while using damaged synthetic slings connected to a Coffing Hoist (Model JLC) to lift stone monuments within the layout area.  b) Warehouse: On or about March 24, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard while using damaged synthetic slings connected to a Tusk Lift Truck (Model: 650PGH-16, SN: 222115A) to lift stone monuments from the warehouse to company trucks.

Issued

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-09-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 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:  Waehouse: On or about March 24, 2015, and times prior there to, the employer did not implement or maintain an effective written Hazard Communication Program to train and inform employee(s) who handle, use, transport or are potentially exposed to hazards from chemicals, such as but not limited to, 3M Die Cut Sandblast Filler #3 (Solvent Naptha, Polyisoprene, Ethyl Alcohol, Heptane), Stone Tone Black Shadow (Toluene, Xylene, Carbon Black, Methanol), and Aluminum Oxide.

Issued

2015-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  Painting Section: On or about March 10, 2015 employee(s) were exposed to chemical hazards from several chemical paint containers which were stored on a work bench and were not clearly marked with the chemical contents or hazard specifications.