OSHA Inspection: CORONADO STONE PRODUCTS

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

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.) Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement a hearing conservation program.  An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area, was exposed to continuous noise at 159.4% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 96.5 dBA during the 310 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 170 minutes not sampled.    b.) Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement a hearing conservation program.  An employee, working at the mold filling/vibratory table, palletizing filled molds, was exposed to continuous noise at 113.1% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 94.1 dBA during the 304 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 176 minutes not sampled.    c.) Production Room - On or about 9/22/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement a hearing conservation program.  An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area (after dampening devices had been installed), was exposed to continuous noise at ~102% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 96.8 dBA during the 191 minute sampling period: exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 289 minutes not sampled.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a.) Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement a monitoring program.  An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area, was exposed to continuous noise at 159.4% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 96.5 dBA during the 310 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 170 minutes not sampled.  b.) Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement a monitoring program.  An employee, working at the mold filling/vibratory table, palletizing filled molds, was exposed to continuous noise at 113.1% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 94.1 dBA during the 304 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 176 minutes not sampled.  c.) Production Room - On or about 9/22/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement a monitoring program.  An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area (after dampening devices had been installed), was exposed to continuous noise at ~102% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 96.8 dBA during the 191 minute sampling period: exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 289 minutes not sampled.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a.) Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement an audiometric testing program.  An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area, was exposed to continuous noise at 159.4% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 96.5 dBA during the 310 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 170 minutes not sampled.  b.) Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement an audiometric testing program.  An employee, working at the mold filling/vibratory table, palletizing filled molds, was exposed to continuous noise at 113.1% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 94.1 dBA during the 304 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 176 minutes not sampled.  c.) Production Room - On or about 9/22/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement an audiometric testing program.  An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area (after dampening devices had been installed), was exposed to continuous noise at ~102% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 96.8 dBA during the 191 minute sampling period: exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 289 minutes not sampled.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

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):  Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time weighted average of 85 dBA, did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by any employee exposed to excessive noise.  An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area, was exposed to continuous noise at 159.4% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 96.5 dBA during the 310 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 170 minutes not sampled.  b.) Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by any employee exposed to excessive noise.  An employee, working at the mold filling/vibratory table, palletizing filled molds, was exposed to continuous noise at 113.1% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 94.1 dBA during the 304 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 176 minutes not sampled.  c.) Production Room - On or about 9/22/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not ensure that hearing protectors were worn by any employee exposed to excessive noise. An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area (after dampening devices had been installed), was exposed to continuous noise at ~102% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 94.1 dBA during the 191 minute sampling period: exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 289 minutes not sampled.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement a training program.  An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area, was exposed to continuous noise at 159.4% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 96.5 dBA during the 310 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 170 minutes not sampled.  b.) Production room - On or about 8/31/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement a training program.  An employee, working at the mold filling/vibratory table, palletizing filled molds, was exposed to continuous noise at 113.1% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 94.1 dBA during the 304 minute sampling period; exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 176 minutes not sampled.  c.) Production Room - On or about 9/22/15, the employer, when information indicated that an employee's exposure exceeded the 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 dBA, did not develop and implement a training program.  An employee, working at the mold-filling, vibratory table area (after dampening devices had been installed), was exposed to continuous noise at ~102% of permissible daily noise exposure (8-hr time-weighted average of 90 dBA) or an equivalent sound level of 96.8 dBA during the 191 minute sampling period: exposure calculations include a zero increment for the 289 minutes not sampled.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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)    a) Facility - On or about 8/31/15, employees work with Portland Cement (skin damage/irritation); colorants (silica); saws for cutting cement pieces (eye hazards); perform lifting of cement filled molds (wrist, upper extremity and back hazards); lift heavy molds and other materials (foot hazards); work in excessive noise; and, have exposure to cement dust (silica).  The employer had not assessed the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a.)  Facility - On or about 8/31/15, employees work with Portland Cement (skin damage/irritation); colorants (silica); saws for cutting cement pieces (eye hazards); perform lifting of cement filled molds (wrist, upper extremity and back hazards); lift heavy molds and other materials (foot hazards); work in excessive noise; and, have exposure to cement dust (silica).  The employer had not verified that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Nov 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    a) Facility - On or about 9/22/15, the facility has a storage silo with converging bottom for the storage and distribution of cement.  The silo has a manhole/opening at the top where employees can enter.  The employer has not evaluated the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Nov 23, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

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:    a.) Facility - throughout production/warehouse/exterior areas, employees operate a variety of Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs)including a Mitsubishi and Hyster 50 to move materials, equipment and product throughout the facility.  The employer has not provided the employees with the required training prior to allowing them to operate the equipment.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Nov 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a.) Facility - On or about 8/31/15, on a daily basis employees operate a variety of powered industrial trucks to move materials and equipment throughout the facility.  The employer had not certified that each operator of the powered industrial trucks has been trained and evaluated as required.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,000 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) Facility - On or about 8/31/15, employee work with a variety of chemicals including but not limited to: Portland cement (silica); colorants (trivalent chrome); propane (flammable).  The employer has not developed and implemented, and/or maintained at the workplace a written Hazard Communication program which describes hoe the criteria specific in 29 CFR 1910.120 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:    A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:      1.) Labeling and other forms of warning      2.) 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 task and the informing of contractors of workplace hazards must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:  a) Facility - On or about 8/31/15, employees work with a variety of hazardous chemicals, including Federal White Cement (silica); Holchim Portland Cement (silica); Dolomite (silica); Lanxess Synthetic Chromic Oxide.  The employer did not have a written Hazard Communication program that contains a list of the hazardous chemical used at the facility, and that used an identity that was referenced on the (M)SDS.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 4, 2015

Abate by

Dec 9, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:   a.) Facility - On or about 8/31/15, employees work with a variety of hazardous chemicals, including Federal White Cement (silica); Holchim Portland Cement (silica); Dolomite (silica); Lanxess Synthetic Chromic Oxide.  The employer did not have Safety Data Sheets for all of the hazardous chemicals with which each employee works.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED