OSHA Inspection: PINNACLE STONE PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

2016-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.  While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was not protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings:  a) Pinnacle Stone Products, LLC (exterior, South/Southeast corner) - The employer did not ensure that a sludge pit approximately 8ft long X 3ft wide and 4ft deep was guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.  The pit's hose entry approximately was not covered and the pit was not constantly attended by someone nor was it protected on all sides by removable standard railings.  Observed on or about January 6, 2016.

Issued

2016-06-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative  a) Pinnacle Stone Products, LLC, 3001 Lower Valley Road, Parkesburg, Pa, Production Area:  The company did not establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that employees performing servicing or maintenance are trained in safe operation of the equipment such as but not limited to Park Industries Hydra Split C-70, Thinstone TXS 5500, etc.