OSHA Inspection: BRAVO MARBLE AND GRANITE, INC.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2200.00 · Current $2200.00

Hazardous substances 90109130

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:   a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, the employer failed to maintain a clean workplace in that significant accumulations of dust, containing the toxic carcinogen respirable silica, were present, being generated, and amassing around the bases of the workstations where it was allowed to dry, be picked up by air currents, and circulated throughout the workshop exposing employees, fabricating stone countertops, concentrations of airborne respirable silica dust.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $1760.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes):   a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, the employer had not ensured that each operator had successfully completed classroom and practical forklift training and evaluation prior to permitting employees to operate the Mitsubishi Lift Truck SN AF32B-00212.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $1760.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, the employer had not ensured that the Mitsubishi Lift Truck SN AF32B-00212 had been inspected daily before being placed into service or after each work shift in which it was used.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $1760.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, employees, fabricating stone countertops, were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards because the flexible cords that energized the hanging quad-outlet boxes were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by tying knots in the cords to shorten their hanging elevation.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:   a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, employees, fabricating stone countertops, were exposed to the electrical shock hazard of hanging quad-outlet boxes in a damp or wet location, over the fabrication benches, which were not installed so that water could not enter or accumulate within the enclosures, were not mounted to a supporting surface, and were not weatherproof.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(vii): A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was to be attended while in use (for example, portable tools) did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof when the attachment plug cap was removed:   a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, employees, fabricating stone countertops, were exposed to the electrical shock hazard of hanging quad-outlet boxes installed for use in a wet or damp location that did not have weatherproof receptacles.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, employees, fabricating stone countertops, were exposed to the electrical shock hazard of hanging quad-outlet boxes with split cord insulation, used in a wet or damp location to energize plug connected equipment, which were not removed from service for evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation, or by tying knots in the cords to shorten their hanging elevation) because there was no daily visual inspection requirement for flexible cords and cord and plug equipment.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1760.00 · Current $1760.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a)  South Wall of the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, employees, fabricating stone countertops, were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards in that there was an electrical outlet in the northeast wall where electrical tape was used in place of a faceplate.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5280.00 · Current $5280.00

Hazardous substances 90109130

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29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:   a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, the employer did not ensure that employees used the wheel guard and side grip handle attachments when using the Milwaukee red-orange angle grinder.  Bravo Marble and Granite, Inc., was previously cited for violations of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1910.242(a)) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 961530, Citation Number 1, Item Number 4, issued on May 22, 2014, with respect to a workplace at 1872 Commerce Park East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The Final Order for this citation was June 19, 2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3520.00 · Current $3520.00

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, employees, fabricating stone countertops, were exposed to the electrical shock hazard of the MarmoElecttromeccanice Master 3500 contouring machine with split cord insulation and pulled stress relief, which was repaired with over 4 inches of wrapped electrical tape and not removed from service until tests necessary to render the equipment safe had been made to ensure that the repair retained the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord after the outer insulation had been split, adversely affecting the machines safe operation in wet and damp locations.  Bravo Marble and Granite, Inc., was previously cited for violations of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii)) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 961530, Citation Number 2, Item Number 3, issued on May 22, 2014, with respect to a workplace at 1872 Commerce Park East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The Final Order for this citation was June 19, 2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4400.00 · Current $4400.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets/safety data sheets, and employee information and training would be met:   (a) Bravo Marble and Granite, Inc. - The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to chemicals such as silica dust to which employees at the site were exposed, on or about March 30, 2015.   Bravo Marble and Granite Inc., was previously cited for violations of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 961530, Citation Number 1, Item Number 5a, issued on May 22, 2014 with respect to a workplace at 1872 Commerce Park East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The Final Order date for this citation was June 19, 2014.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 90109130

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, the employer had not maintained at the workplace copies of the required [material] safety data sheets for the hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to Bellinzoni Black Wax, Dupont sealer/enhancere, 2-part polyester resin and pigments, buffing compound, latex adhesive, spray primer, acetone, respirable dust (PNOR  Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated), and respirable silica dust and had not ensured that they were readily accessible during each work shift.     Bravo Marble and Granite, Inc., was previously cited for violations of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8)) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 961530, Citation Number 1, Item Number 5b, issued on May 22, 2014, with respect to a workplace at 1872 Commerce Park East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The Final Order for this citation was June 19, 2014.   Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 90109130

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)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, the employer had not provided employees with effective information and training on the chemical-specific hazards associated with but not limited to Bellinzoni Black Wax, Dupont sealer/enhancere, 2-part polyester resin and pigments, buffing compound, latex adhesive, spray primer, acetone, respirable dust (PNOR  Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated), and respirable silica dust at the time of their assignment to the workshop, finishing stone countertops.   Bravo Marble and Granite, Inc., was previously cited for violations of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard (29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 961530, Citation Number 1, Item Number 5c, issued on May 22, 2014, with respect to a workplace at 1872 Commerce Park East, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The Final Order for this citation was June 19, 2014.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 90109130

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, the employer failed to identify, evaluate, and initially determine the level of respirable silica dust, a known carcinogen, and particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR) dust exposure that an employee, fabricating stone countertops, experienced after reported changes in work practice controls in order to conclude whether the employee was exposed at or above the permissible exposure limit of 5 milligrams per cubic meter of air (5 mg/m(3)) averaged over an 8-hour period.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   a)  South Wall of the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, employees, fabricating stone countertops, were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards in that there were unused openings in the wall-mounted quad-outlet box because screws had not been installed in the top left and bottom right fastener holes.  b)  South End of the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, employees, fabricating stone countertops, were exposed to fire and electrical shock hazards in that there were unused openings in the top hanging quad-outlet box because screws had not been installed in the bottom left and top right fastener holes.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 90109130

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not comply a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  a)  In the Fabrication Shop - On or about March 30, 2015, the employer did not have a hazardous chemical list for the chemicals stored and used by the establishment.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.