OSHA Inspection: THE GRANITE & MARBLE DEPOT, INC.

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $1,106 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 May 1, 2017, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees required to wear Moldex 2200 N95 filtering facepiece during grinding and buffing operations to prevent or eliminate physiological burdens and respiratory difficulties.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 May 1, 2017, the employer required employees in the Fabrication Department to wear Moldex 2200 N95 filtering facepieces during grinding and buffing operations.  The employer had not provided medical evaluations to employees prior to their use to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator to prevent or eliminate physiological burdens and respiratory difficulties.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  On or about May 1, 2017, the employer required employees in the Fabrication Department to wear Moldex 2200 N95 filtering facepieces during grinding and buffing operations.  The employer had not fit tested employees prior to their use to ensure a proper seal was formed.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,463 · Current $1,478 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:    On or about May 1, 2017, employees were required to operate powered industrial trucks and the employer did not provide training prior to employees operating equipment to prevent stuck by hazards.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirement of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years:  On or about May 1, 2017, employees were required to operate powered industrial trucks and the employer did not provide training at least once every three years prior to employees operating equipment to prevent stuck by hazards.  The employer had not evaluated employees since October 7, 2013 to ensure they were competent to operate the equipment.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with requirement of 29 CFR 1903.19 (c).

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Abate by

Oct 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $1,108 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:    On or about May 1, 2017, the working space around the circuit breaker panel was obstructed with slabs of granite materials exposing employees to the hazards associated with not being able to turn off the power in an emergency.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $1,847 · Current $1,108 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):    On or about May 1, 2017, employees were exposed to eye and skin irritation when the employer required employees to work with chemicals such as, silicone sealant, hardening paste, and acetone, without developing and implementing a written hazard communication program.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 12, 2017

Abate by

Dec 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 May 1, 2017, employees were exposed to eye and skin irritation when required to use chemicals such as,  silicone sealant, hardening paste, and acetone.  The employer did not provide training to employees on the chemicals in their work area prior to using the chemicals.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).