OSHA Inspection: MANLEY MONUMENTS, INC.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(2): Exit route doors were not free of a device or alarm that could restrict emergency use of the exit route if the device or alarm fails.    On or about March 21, 2016, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burn hazards and the Southeast exit door from the shop was secured with a piece of lumber.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exits routes were not maintained to provide free and unobstructed access.    On or about March 21, 2016, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burn hazards because stone and concrete pieces were stored in the following areas:    a) exit route from the Southeast corner of the shop to the exterior of the building; and    b) exterior egress route from the Southeast corner exit and along the South side of the shop.

Issued

May 19, 2016

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.":    On or about March 21, 2016, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation and burn hazards and the Southeast emergency exit in the shop was not marked by a sign reading "Exit."

Issued

May 19, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    On or about March 21, 2016, the employer provided respiratory protection for employee use and the employer did not establish and implement elements of a respiratory protection program to include:    * Medical evaluations  for tight-fitting face pieces;  * Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting face pieces;  * Procedures for proper use of respirators;  * Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and maintaining respirators;  * Training for employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed;  * Training for employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting them on/off, limitations on use, and their maintenance;  * Procedures used to regularly evaluate the program effectiveness.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 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:    On or about March 21, 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.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter:     On or about March 21, 2016, the employer did not provide an annual fit test for the laborer who wore tight-fitting half-mask respirators equipped with particulate filters.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage was not secure and created a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers were not stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they were stable and secure against sliding or collapse.    On or about March 21, 2016, employees worked outside the Northeast corner of the shop and were exposed to crush-by hazards and scrap monument footings were not stored to prevent sliding or collapse.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,000 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):    On or about March 21, 2016, the employer had an employee operate a powered industrial truck daily, and the employer did not provide powered industrial truck operator training, as specified by paragraph (l).  This training would include the following:       a. Formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material);  b. Practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee); and  c. Evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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):    On or about March 21, 2016, the employer required an employee operate a powered industrial truck daily, and the employer did not certify that each employee had received training and evaluation as specified by 1910.178(l).  This certification would include:       a.         Name of the operator;  b.         Date of the training;  c.         Date of the evaluation; and   d.         Identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,800

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29 CFR 1910.180(d)(3): "Frequent inspection" items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section or as specifically indicated including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections and a determination was not made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard:  On or about March 21, 2016,  the employer did not ensure the cranes were inspected daily for the following items before employees were allowed to operate the Atlas -Kran AK 60.1 A2 with Serial Number 104039 -"large" #10 truck crane and C465/2 with Serial Number C18333 - "small" truck crane.  a. All control mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation. b. All control mechanisms for excessive wear of components and contamination by lubricants or other foreign matter. c. All safety devices for malfunction. d. Deterioration or leakage in air or hydraulic systems.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.180(d)(6): Certification records which include the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the crane which was inspected were not made monthly on critical items in use such as the brakes, crane hooks, and ropes. The certification record was not kept readily available.   On or about March 21, 2016, the employer did not develop, document, and certify a monthly crane inspection for the following cranes:  a) Atlas -Kran AK 60.1 A2 with Serial Number 104039 -"large" #10 truck; and  b) C465/2 with Serial Number C18333 - "small" truck.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · 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:    On or about March 21, 2016, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards and the junction box at the north end of the shop near the employee time clock was not provided a suitable cover.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface.     On or about March 21, 2016, employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards and the employer did not ensure that a snap switch in the abrasive blasting area had a faceplate installed to prevent accidental contact with electrical current.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced

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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:    On or about March 21, 2016, the employees engaged in vehicle maintenance, abrasive blasting and painting were exposed to oil, Sinter Bal Grit #18/30, Lithco Solvent, and Lithichrom Shadow Black, and the employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program with at least a description of how the criteria for the following requirements would be met by the company:    a) use of labels and other forms of warning,  b) access to safety data sheets,  c) provision of hazardous chemical information and training to employees,  d) maintenance of an updated list of hazardous chemicals present at the facility,   e) methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks and hazards associated with chemicals contained in unlabeled pipes in their work areas.  f) methods the employer will use to inform other employers on-site on their  precautionary measures to protect employees during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable emergencies, the labeling system used in the workplace and to provide other employers on-site access to safety data sheets.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Abate by

Jun 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    On or about March 21, 2016, the employees engaged in vehicle maintenance, abrasive blasting and painting were exposed to oil, Sinter Bal Grit #18/30, Lithco Solvent, and Lithichrom Shadow Black, and the employer did not provide information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area and the pictograms.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) and for the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:    On or about March 21, 2016, the employer did not maintain an OSHA 300A Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  The employer provided Class ABC portable fire extinguishers in the shop and did not ensure they were inspected at least monthly.

Issued

May 19, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  The employer provided Class ABC portable fire extinguishers in the shop and did not perform an annual maintenance check.