OSHA Inspection: ILKEM MARBLE & GRANITE, INC.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    Audiometric testing was not provided for the employees with the following exposures:    a)  Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 249% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 469 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 227% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 468 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    c)  Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 137.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 469 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    d)  Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 114.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by an employee who is required by 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) to wear personal protective equipment:    The wearing of hearing protection was not required for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 249% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 469 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 227% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 468 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    c) Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 137.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 469 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii):  The wearing of hearing protection was not required for the employee with the following exposure:  a) Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 114.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:)    a) Production areas - Employees who performed tasks requiring lockout such as, but not limited to changing the blade on the Marmo Meccanica SPA HTO-1B bridge saw, were not trained. On or about 3/30/15.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 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):    a) Warehouse - Each employee who operated the facilitys forklifts including, but not limited to the Toyota propane forklift (model 7FGCU32, serial number  62934) was not trained. On or about 3/30/15.    Abatement Note: Forklift operator training consists of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer based training, video tape, written material, etc.), practical training (demonstration performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and an evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $3,640 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    Representative noise monitoring was not conducted for the employees with the following exposures:    a)  Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 249% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 469 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b)  Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 227% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 468 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    c)  Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 137.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 469 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d)  Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 114.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    Ilkem Marble & Granite was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312508195, citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/29/10, with respect to a workplace located at 1905 Olde Homestead Lane, Suite 102, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $3,640 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    Noise training was not provided for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 249% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 469 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 227% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 96.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 468 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    c) Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 137.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 469 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    d) Fabrication Department - A fabricator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 114.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    Ilkem Marble & Granite was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312508195, citation number 2, item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/29/10, with respect to a workplace located at 1905 Olde Homestead Lane, Suite 102, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    a) Fabrication Department - The wearing of eye protection was not required of employees who performed job duties such as, but not limited to grinding and polishing granite and marble counter tops. On or about 3/30/15.    Ilkem Marble & Granite was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.133(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312508195, citation number 1, item number 2b, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/29/10, with respect to a workplace located at 1905 Olde Homestead Lane, Suite 102, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,560 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:    a) Fabrication Department - Employees who wore tight fitting 3M negative pressure half mask air purifying respirators were not medically evaluated for respirator use. On or about 4/9/15.    Ilkem Marble & Granite was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(e), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312508195, citation number 1, item number 3b, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/29/10, with respect to a workplace located at 1905 Olde Homestead Lane, Suite 102, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $80 · Current $52 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(v): The employer did not ensure that each user could demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for respirator maintenance and storage:    a) Production areas - Employees who wore respirators including, but not limited to 3M negative pressure half mask air purifying respirators were not trained in how to properly clean, store, inspect, and maintain them. On or about 3/30/15.    Ilkem Marble & Granite was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(k), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312508195, citation number 1, item number 3e, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/29/10, with respect to a workplace located at 1905 Olde Homestead Lane, Suite 102, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 24, 2015

Abate by

May 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $80 · Current $52 Reduced

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) Establishment - Employees who used and were exposed to chemicals such as epoxies, propane, acetone, and silica dust were not trained in the hazards of those chemicals. On or about 3/30/15.    Ilkem Marble & Granite was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312508195, citation number 1, item number 6c, and was affirmed as a final order on 4/29/10, with respect to a workplace located at 1905 Olde Homestead Lane, Suite 102, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601.    NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.