OSHA Inspection: DESIGNER MARBLE OF COLORADO, INC.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition:      1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, the floor of the mixing area was covered in spillage from the cultured marble molds and with marble dust.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii)(a): Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c) of this subdivision, all storage shall comply with paragraph (d) (3) or (4) of this section:      1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, the inside flammable storage room did not have a mechanical or gravity ventilation system, as required by 1910.106(d)(4)(iv).  Four 55 gallon drums of category 3 flammable liquids were stored in the room.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6): Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spray area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, produced sparks under normal operating conditions and did not otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations:      1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, electrical wiring for the compressed air controller was located within 8 feet of the spray area, was not separated by a partition, and was not rated for Class I, Division 2 hazardous location.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:      1) On February 8, 2017, and at prior times, the employer did not ensure that employees wore appropriate eye protection while working with methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP), a chemical with potential to cause severe eye injuries.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:      1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, the employer required employees to wear ½ mask air purifying respirators when spraying gel coat in the spray booth, and the employer had not provided a medical evaluation to all employees who work in the spray booth.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):    1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, the employer required employees to wear ½ mask air purifying respirators when spraying gel coat in the spray booth, and the employer had not ensured that employees received a fit test.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(B): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees with a condition that interfered with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function:    1) On February 8, 2017, and at prior times, an employee used a ½ mask air purifying respirators when spraying gel coat in the spray booth.  The employer allowed the employee to wear a cloth between the respirator seal and his face, a condition that interfered with the face to facepiece seal.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, the employer allowed employees to store their ½ mask air purifying respirators on a shelf next to the mold prep area, where they were subject to contamination from dust and chemicals.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator:    1) On February 6, 2017, an employee wore a ½ mask disposable respirator with the straps incorrectly placed.  On February 8, 2017, an employee wore a cloth between a ½ mask air purifying respirator seal and his face.  The employer had not ensured that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of how improper respirator usage could compromise the protective effect of the respirator.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5): Respiratory protection retraining was not conducted annually:    1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, the employer had not provided employees with annual respiratory protection training, including the elements as required by this section.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3259.00 · Current $2400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):  Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, live electrical wiring was not protected from cuts and abrasions where conduit was pulled loose from a metal raceway at a motor in the mixing department.  Contact with bare conductors could energize the metal raceway or conduit.  Employees handle and pour flammable liquids into the mixer near the exposed conductors and electrical equipment in the area was covered in deposits of material containing flammable liquid.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, an electrical junction box near a motor in the mixing area had an unused conduit entry that was not closed and a damaged knock out cover.  Employees handle and pour flammable liquids into the mixer near the junction box.  The junction box was covered in deposits of material containing flammable liquid.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    On February 8, 2017, and at prior times, two electrical outlets in the break room were missing covers.

Issued

2017-03-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iii):  The employer did not provide information to the employees as to the location and availability of the written hazard communication program, and safety data sheets required by this section:  1) On February 6, 2017, and at prior times, the employer had not informed employees of the location of safety data sheets for chemicals in use in the facility.