OSHA Inspection: MASS-GRANITE, INC.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    Location: Production    On or about July 15, 2015, the stairs to the 2nd floor break room did not have a railing on the open side.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that a railing is in place to protect employees traveling to the second floor.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $600 Reduced

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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):    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, the employer had not performed a hazard assessment to determine if personal protective equipment is required for employees performing tasks with overhead hazards, foot hazards and the use of chemicals such as but not limited to acetone, 1,2-dicholoroproane and naptha.     To abate this violation, the employer must perform a hazard assessment to determine the appropriate personal protective equipment for each task.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $0 Reduced

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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:    Location: Production    On or about July 15, 2015, employees were exposed to potential eye hazards were not wearing safety glasses for processes such as cutting or grinding and processes involving chemicals such as but not limited to acetone, 1,2-dichloropropane and naptha.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure employees exposed to eye hazards wear safety glasses.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, employees were walking under suspended loads without head protection.      To abate this violation, the employer must employees wear head protection when exposed to overhead hazards.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, employees were exposed to hand hazards without any hand protection for employees handling chemicals such as but not limited to acetone, 1,2-dichlropropane and naptha.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that employees exposed to hand hazards wear hand protection.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly    Location: Production    On or about July 15, 2015, the employer was not inspecting the fire extinguishers monthly.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that fire extinguishers are inspected monthly.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:    Location: granite storage    On or about July 15, 2015, granite was stored where the supports were damaged.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that the storage of granite does not create a hazard.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Dec 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $600 Reduced

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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):    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, the employer did not have adequate training for employees operating the powered industrial truck.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that adequate training is provided to employees operating the powered industrial truck.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2): Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck(s)    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, employees passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck with a suspended load.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that employees do not stand or pass under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set.    Location: facility    On or about July 15, 2015, the powered industrial truck was left unattended with the forks raised.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that the powered industrial truck is not left unattended with the forks raised.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes:    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, an employee used compressed air for cleaning himself and the granite without effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that chip guarding is in place for compressed air usage, employees have the appropriate personal protective equipment and employees do not use compressed air to clean themselves.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.243(a)(1)(i): Portable power driven circular saw(s) having a blade diameter greater than two inches were not equipped with guard(s) below the base plate or shoe which automatically and instantly returned to the covering position when the tool was withdrawn from the work:    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, the hand-held grinder with the saw blade was not guarded.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that the saw blade used with the hand-held grinder is adequately guarded.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.      Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, the electrical raceway to the light switch in the production area was damaged.    To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that electrical raceways are not damaged.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    Location: Production    On or about July 15, 2015, a knockout was missing on the light switch next to the electrical panel near the front door.       To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that there are no open unused openings in electrical boxes and cabinets.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $0 Reduced

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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) Location: above entrance door        On or about July 15, 2015, the junction box above the entrance door did not have a cover.    b) Location: front wall near saw    On or about July 15, 2015, the electrical outlet cover was damaged.      To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all pull boxes, junction boxes and fittings have appropriate covers.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,760 · Current $600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, the employer was using an extension cord run behind building structures to power a cord drop from the ceiling.      To abate this violation, the employer must ensure extension cords are not used as a replacement for fixed wiring.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $700 Reduced

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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:    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, a spray bottle without the chemical identity was located near the storage of the polishing wheels.      To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all containers of chemicals are properly labeled.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  Location: production  On or about July 15, 2015, a container without hazard warnings was located in the production area.   To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all containers of chemicals are properly labeled.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $700 Reduced

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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:    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, employees working with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to acetone, 1,2-dichoropropane and naptha were not provided adequate training on the hazards of the chemicals.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that all employees using hazardous chemicals are provided adequate training on the hazards of the chemicals.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,280 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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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:    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, employees were exposed to 8-hour time-weighted averages of 91.8 and 92 decibels on the A-weighted scale (dBA).    This violation was most recently observed on July 15, 2015, at a jobsite located at 49 Knox Trail, Acton, MA 01720 when employees polishing and cutting granite were exposed to noise levels above the permissible exposure limit where no monitoring had been conducted. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that monitoring is conducted when tools are changed.    Prior violations referred to include a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard which was contained in:    MASS-Granite, In., dba MASS Granite & Marble was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 979855, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on October 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 49 Knox Trail, Acton, MA 01720.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,520 · Current $700 Reduced

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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):    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, the employer did not provide effective training to each employee who was exposed to noise above the permissible exposure limit.      This violation was most recently observed on July 15, 2015, at a jobsite located at 49 Knox Trail, Acton, MA 01720 when employees polishing and cutting granite were exposed to noise levels above the permissible exposure limit where effective training was not provided to all employees exposed to noise above the permissible exposure limit. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that effecting training is provided to all employees exposed to noise above the permissible exposure limit.    Prior violations referred to include a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard which was contained in:    MASS-Granite, Inc., dba Mass Granite & Marble was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 979855, citation number 1, item number 1c and was affirmed as a final order on October 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 49 Knox Trail Acton MA 01720.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $700 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures were not weatherproof in wet locations:    a) Location: polishing area    On or about July 15, 2015, electrical boxes with weatherproof covers installed were being used without the weatherproof covers in place.     b) Location: polishing area     On or about July 15, 2015, non-weatherproof electrical equipment (light switch and outlet) were installed where water was being sprayed.    c) Location: near table saw    On or about July 15, 2015, a non-weatherproof electrical outlet with a damaged cover was located in the area where water was being sprayed.     This violation was most recently observed on July 15, 2015, at a jobsite located at 49 Knox Trail, Acton, MA 01720 when electrical near where when employees polishing and cutting granite was not protected from water intrusion. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that appropriate electrical is in place and is used.    Prior violations referred to include a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard which was contained in:    MASS-Granite, Inc. dBA Mass Granite & Marble was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 979855, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on October 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 49 Knox Road, Acton MA 01720.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  Location: production  On or about July 15, 2015, the exit door from the production area was locked.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, cans of gasoline were stored in the exit route.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  Location: production  On or about July 15, 2015, the exit at the front of the shop was not clearly marked by a sign reading exit.

Issued

Oct 28, 2015

Abate by

Nov 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    Location: production    On or about July 15, 2015, an attachment was used with the forktruck without the manufactures written approval.