OSHA Inspection: THE GRANITE GUY, LLC

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Nov 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,283 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a)     On or about September 6, 2016, the employer, The Granite Guy, LLC, did not ensure employees, who were required to access the above-office storage platform, were adequately protected from fall hazards of approximately 9.5 feet.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Nov 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,604 · Current $962 Reduced

Hazardous substances 00401060

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)     On or about September 6, 2016, and at times prior, the employer, The Granite Guy, LLC, had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program to protect employees who are required to use hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, acetone and denatured alcohol.       Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Oct 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 00401060

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever chemical hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a)     On or about September 6, 2016, and at times prior, the employer, The Granite Guy, LLC, did not ensure employees, who are required to use hazardous chemicals in the performance of natural stone cleaning operations, were protected from dermal exposure to chemicals.       Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Sep 9, 2016

Abate by

Nov 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:    a)     On or about September 6, 2016, the employer, The Granite Guy, LLC, did not ensure complete inspections of the on-site overhead crane systems were performed on an annual basis.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet).