NIAGARA FALLS, NY —
OSHA Inspection: THE GRANITE SHOP
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of THE GRANITE SHOP in 2045 NIAGARA FALLS BOULEVARD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304 (NAICS 444190). OSHA activity number 341237444.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- THE GRANITE SHOP
- Site address
- 2045 NIAGARA FALLS BOULEVARD
- City
- NIAGARA FALLS
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 14304
- Mailing
- 2045 NIAGARA FALLS BOULEVARD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 444190
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards: a) On or about 2/1/16 at The Granite Shop located at 2045 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, New York; an employee delivering granite slabs was preparing to unload the slabs. When the employee released the tie-down strap the slabs tipped over striking the employee causing multiple fractures. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1820
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) On or about 2/2/16 at The Granite Shop located at 2045 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, New York; in the workshop, the two exits on the north side of the shop had the stairwells filled with debris and trash effectively blocking the exits. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $1200
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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: a) On or about 2/2/16 at The Granite Shop located at 2045 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, New York; in the workshop, a powered industrial truck was using fabricated jib for lifting and moving stone slabs. The powered industrial truck was not rated or approved for attachments. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1040
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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): a) On or about 2/2/16 at The Granite Shop located at 2045 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, New York; in the workshop, a powered industrial truck (PIT) is used for unloading and moving slabs of granite and stone. The employees using the powered industrial truck are not trained or certified in PIT operation. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1040
- — Z (S) $1600
1910.304 F01 IV
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel: a) On or about 2/2/16 at The Granite Shop located at 2045 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, New York; in the workshop, a power distribution panel (breaker box) on the west wall was blocked by equipment, hanging extension cords and debris. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- May 11, 2016
- Abate by
- Jun 24, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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: a) On or about 2/2/16 at The Granite Shop located at 2045 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, New York; in the workshop, extension cords were used in place of permanent wiring to provide power to an overhead hoist. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341237444.
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