OSHA Inspection: ADAMS MONUMENT SALES, INC.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate respiratory hazards in the workplace to include a reasonable estimate of employee exposure to respiratory hazards and an identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:    On or about January 29, 2016, the employer did not evaluate the respiratory hazards and have a reasonable estimate of employee exposure to respiratory hazards for the employees cycling granite through the abrasive blasting rooms.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) On or about January 29, 2016, employees wore a half-mask tight-fitting respirator and the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.    b)  On or about March 18, 2016, employees wore a supplied air respirator and the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals:    a) On or about January 29, 2016, the employer provided half-mask tight-fitting respirators and the respirators were stored in the Abrasive Blasting Area on the shop bench and were exposed to dust containing silica.    b) On or about March 18, 2016, the employer provided a supplied air respirator and the respirator was stored in the manual abrasive blasting room of the Abrasive Blasting Area and was exposed to dust containing silica.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(5)(iv): The employer did not ensure that the compressor(s) used to supply breathing air to respirators had a tag indicating the most recent filter change date and the signature or the person authorized by the employer to perform the change:    On or about March 18, 2016, employees wore a supplied air respirator supplied by compressed air and a tag was not affixed to the filter bank showing the date of the most recent filter change and signed by the authorized person that performed the filter change.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(6): The employer did not equip the supplied breathing airline from the non oil-lubricated compressors with a monitor to ensure carbon monoxide levels in the breathing air do not exceed 10 ppm.    On or about March 18, 2016, the employer provided a supplied air breathing system for the abrasive blasting employees use and the supplied air from the non oil-lubricated compressor was not measured to ensure the carbon monoxide level did not exceed 10 parts per million.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide effective training that covered the required elements in 1910.134(k)(1)(i) through 1910.134(k)(1)(vii):    On or about March 18, 2016, the employer required the employees working at and with the abrasive blasting rooms to wear a supplied air respirator and tight-fitting half-mask respirator, and the employer did not ensure employees were trained on the following at least annually:      a. Why respirator is necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance can compromise the protective effect of the respirator;   b. What the limitations and capabilities of the respirator are;   c. How to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions;    d. How to inspect, put on and remove, use, and check the seals of the respirator;   e. What the procedures are for maintenance and storage of the respirator;   f. How to recognize the medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent the effective use of respirators; and   g. The general requirements of this section.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used.    On or about March 18, 2016, employees in the highlighting area used a compressed air gun at 85 p.s.i. to remove water and debris from cut stone and the outlet or source was not equipped with a pressure relief device to reduce the pressure to less than 30 p.s.i. if the pressure is dead-ended.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment:  On or about January 29, 2016, employees were exposed to electrical burn and smoke inhalation hazards and the employer did not provide electrical enclosures for the lighting circuitry at the front of the following:  a) Northeast abrasive blasting room, Ruemelin No. 37564, Type AIGID (110V); and  b) Northwest abrasive blasting room, Ruemelin No. 40577, Type RIGID (110V).

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):     On or about January 29, 2016, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards with an unprotected rotating pulley and the pulley was not protected by an enclosure at the face of the following abrasive blasting rooms:    a) Southeast side of Abrasive Area at south and north ends of the Bicknell Supply Co. No. ABCN EN 06-21;    b) Southwest side of Abrasive Area at south and north ends of the Bicknell Supply Co. No. ABCN-EN-06-20;    c) Northwest end of Abrasive Area at south and north ends of the Ruemelin Mnf. Type RIGID No. 40577; and    d) Northeast and of Abrasive Area at south and north ends of the Ruemelin Mnf. Type AIGID No. 37564.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts and ropes of seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extent to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt / rope or to a standard height except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.     On or about January 29, 2016, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards with an unprotected rotating belt / rope and the belt / rope was not protected by an enclosure at the face of the following abrasive blasting rooms:    a) Southeast side of Abrasive Area at the south and north ends of the 3.5-inch wide belt on the Bicknell Supply Co. No. ABCN EN 06-21;    b) Southeast side of Abrasive Area at the south and north ends of the wire rope on the Bicknell Supply Co. No. ABCN EN 06-21;    c) Southwest side of Abrasive Area at the south and north ends of the 3.5-inch wide belt on the Bicknell Supply Co. No. ABCN-EN-06-20;    d) Southwest side of Abrasive Area at the south and north ends of the wire rope on the Bicknell Supply Co. No. ABCN-EN-06-20;    e) Northwest end of Abrasive Area at the south and north ends of the wire rope on the Ruemelin Mnf. Type RIGID No. 40577; and    f) Northeast and of Abrasive Area at the south and north ends of the wire rope on the Ruemelin Mnf. Type AIGID No. 37564.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about January 29, 2016, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards with an unprotected vertical belt and the belt was not protected by an enclosure at the face of the following abrasive blasting rooms:    a) Northwest end of Abrasive Area at south and north ends of the Ruemelin Mnf. Type RIGID No. 40577; and    b) Northeast and of Abrasive Area at south and north ends of the Ruemelin Mnf. Type AIGID No. 37564.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Abate by

Jun 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above the floor or platform were not enclosed:    On or about January 29, 2016, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards with an unprotected rotating sprocket wheel with chain that was not protected by an enclosure at the following abrasive blasting rooms:    a) Southeast side of Abrasive Area at north end of the Bicknell Supply Co. No. ABCN EN 06-21;    b) Southwest side of Abrasive Area at south end of the Bicknell Supply Co. No. ABCN-EN-06-20;    c) Northwest end of Abrasive Area at south end of the Ruemelin Mnf. Type RIGID No. 40577; and    d) Northeast and of Abrasive Area at north end of the Ruemelin Mnf. Type AIGID No. 37564.

Issued

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not maintain an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent:    On or about January 29, 2016, the employer did not maintain and OSHA 300A Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2013, 2014 and 2015.